FRANKISH SILVER-GILT DOUBLE RAVEN BROOCH Ca. AD 600 - 800. A silver-gilt brooch formed as a stylised double-headed raven with ridged body. Two flattened bosses at either head represent the eyes. The reverse with attachment prongs and a catch. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Object Number: 17.192. Size: 26mm x 15mm; Weight: 4g Provenance: London collection; Ex. Mayfair collection, acquired from an Ancient Art gallery; formerly acquired on the London art market pre-2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.