2003-05-28 14:24:04 Mark Lodwick mlodwick 2011-02-24 12:19:17 Daniel Pett dpett NMGW-4B6573 Brooch Leaded copper alloy cast saucer brooch from the Early Anglo Saxon period. The brooch is circular with an angled rim defining the saucer profile. The decoration is confined to the flat plate and consists of a central device of a geometric four-pointed floral design, the interior of each petal is divided along its length. Six raised concentric circles enclose the central design. The third, fourth and fifth circles (from the centre) are interrupted by two opposing scroll based designs, likely to be stylised zoomorphs. The simpler C-like design may represent a snake, while the more elaborate motif is likely to represent stylised beasts which are difficult to discern. The reverse has the remnants of the catch plate and pin housing, but both have eroded. An area of the rim has been lost, elsewhere the brooch is in good condition. Leaded copper alloy cast saucer brooch from the Early Anglo Saxon period. The brooch is circular with an angled rim defining the saucer profile. The decoration is confined to the flat plate and consists of a central device of a geometric four-pointed floral design, the interior of each petal is d... The brooch may have come from a funerary context. Copper alloy Cast EARLY MEDIEVAL EARLY MEDIEVAL Early 450 600 41.4 4 Good 2003-05-28 14:24:04 BERKSHIRE WEST BERKSHIRE NEWBURY POINT( ) SU46NE SU4765 29.06.2003 Metal detector Found on a club rally 1 NMGW Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2003 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable.