**Collection:** Prehistory and Historical Archeology Dept. **Inv.-No.:** [UF-19875.78](https://www.online.landessammlungen-noe.at/objects/1006485) **Material:** Bronze **Dimensions:** 4 x 2 cm, 8,6 mm **Dating:** 500 - 568 CE The brooch was cast in bronze and features bird heads facing upwards. The piece is decorated with engraved patterns. The base is cross-ribbed. The spiral and pin are absent. The headplate is characterised by a symmetrical arrangement of stylised bird heads facing one another. The outlines of the animals are depicted as incised relief with raised edges. The base has a ribbon-like shape and ends in an animal head. This object was digitized through the ‘Kulturerbe digital’ program of the Federal Ministry for Arts, Culture, Public Service and Sport.