Later 5th-6th century AD. A silver-gilt radiate-headed bow brooch comprising a D-shaped headplate with S-scroll ornament, five radiating arms with lobe finials, broad bow with stepped profile, lozengiform footplate with scrolls to the central recess, lateral cells with cabochon garnets, violin-shaped finial; pin-lug and catch to the reverse. Cf. Heynowski, R., Bestimmungsbuch Archaeologie: Fibeln, Munich, 2012, type 3.24.3.2. 13.9 grams, 80mm (3"). From a private New York collection; previously in a private London collection, since the 1980s. Fine condition.