6th century AD. A bronze buckle fragment with gilding to the face, panel of chip-carved Style I ornament and couch for the tongue, part of the spindle; old collector's mark to the reverse 'Norfolk'. See Pollington, S., Kerr, L. & Hammond, B., Wayland's Work: Anglo-Saxon Art, Myth & Material Culture from the 4th to 7th century, Ely, 2010, for discussion. Hammond, B., British Artefacts Volume 1 - Early Anglo-Saxon, figure 1.2.1-b. 2.24 grams, 23mm (1"). Property of a Leicestershire collector; found Norfolk, UK. [No Reserve] Condition Report Fine condition.