MEROVINGIAN GILT BRONZE BIRD-SHAPED BROOCH Ca. AD 500 - 700. A gilt-bronze brooch in the form of a stylised bird with a short tail and curved beak. The body is decorated with fine incised lines and punctate marks along the underbelly. A pink cabochon is set into the eye socket. The reverse is fitted with a pin lug and catch plate. For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number AF.527.a. Size: 30mm x 13mm; Weight: 3g 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.