Western Europe, France/ Gaul, Merovingian Dynasty, ca. 5th to 6th century CE. A cast brass bird brooch with a ribbed stomach and a dramatic hooked beak, all covered in rich age-commensurate patina. The slightly recessed circular eye was perhaps inlaid with vibrant enamel at one time, and the verso contains the pin clasp and hinge. Size: 1.25" L x 0.6" W (3.2 cm x 1.5 cm) Provenance: ex-estate of Eldert Bontekoe, Pegasi Numismatics, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA acquired before 2000 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #157889