Brooch

Fibula of navicella shape with highly arched bow and elongated catch, simulated bindings (grooves) around each end of bow, and a simple pattern of grooved lines imitating the veins of a leaf. On the inner, center surface of the bow are traces of a fused bronze prong, while on the upper surface of the bow is a casting flaw (a hole). Preserves bow, part of catch; heavily corroded.