Square-headed brooch

Intricately-shaped, bronze-coloured squares of metal

450-55 AD

Brooches are usually found in the graves of wealthy women. They were fashion items and worn regularly. They may also have been signs of rank.

Saxon women wore square-headed brooches like this one at the shoulder. This type of brooch is decorated with hidden faces.

Accession Number : M6004


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