9th century AD. A bronze equal-arm brooch with central dome featuring two pairs of 'framed eyes' surrounding a central spike, each arm trilobate with repeated 'framed eyes' motif to each lobe; catch and remains of the ferrous pin to the reverse; with old collector's label '90.112'. See Arbman, H. Birka I: Die Gr?ber, Uppsala, 1940, pl.76 (grave 854"). 32 grams, 86mm (3 1/2"). Property of a UK gentleman; previously acquired on the Belgium art market; formerly in an old Belgium collection; old collection label with inventory number to the reverse. Very fine condition.