10th-11th century A.D. A gilt silver brooch in the shape of a bird standing left, stylised chip-carved detailing to the head, beak, wing, tail and breast feathers; remains of pin lug and catchplate to reverse. See Pedersen, A., Rovfugle eller duer ? Fugleformede fibler fra den tidlige middelalder in Aarboger for nordisk Oldkundighed og Historie, 1999. 10.1 grams, 38 mm (1 1/2 in.). German art market, 1990s. Mr A.H., a North American collector living in the UK.