Context (Analysis)
Drilled on reverse of bow for metal analysis. The date and results of the analysis are unknown.
Event Date
Author: Lily Stancliffe

Context (Field collection)
Freeman Collection from same burial field as 1897 nos. 126 onwards.
Found 1898
Event Date 1897
Author: maa

Description (Physical description)
Accession Register for 1899.86-87: 'Square-topped [fibulae] with central arms, covered with elaborate decoration... both being gilt; ... l. 4".3, br. 2".2.'
Event Date 1899
Author: maa

Context (References)
West, Stanley. (1998). A Corpus of Anglo-Saxon Material from Suffolk. East Anglian Archaeology, EAA 84. pp. 73-80
Event Date 1998
Author: Lily Stancliffe

Description (Physical description)
Copper alloy square headed brooch with rectangular headplate of three concentric panels. The inner panel is decorated with an inverted human mask flanked by four-armed spirals. The second panel is divided into rectangular areas, four of which are decorated with circular punchmarks. The frame is decorated with style 1 zoomorphic ornament along the top edge and grooved lines along the sides; the upper corners are decorated with elongated ovals. Low-arched bow with central circular boss and trapezoidal panels either side decorated with zoomorphic ornament. Beneath the bow is a human mask flanked by helmeted beasts with a moustache that extends into a lozengiform footplate frame with side lobes in the form of human masks in profile each with a silvered rectangular flat projection. Human mask terminal with curving eyebrows and moustache and extended silvered lip. Pin bar lug and catchplate present on reverse with remains of mineralised textile.
Event Date 19/5/2021
Author: Lily Stancliffe