6th-7th century AD. A matched pair of bronze brooches, each a D-shaped headplate with arched detailing, a shallow 'bow' flanked by bosses, short body with further flanking bosses, long piriform finial with facing bearded mask modelled in the half-round; one with remains of radiating knops on the headplate. 56 grams total, 67-71mm (2 1/2"). Family UK collection, 1980s. UK art market. Property of a Surrey gentleman.