Casgliadau Arlein

Headstud brooch with a D-sectioned bow divided into three ribs by two incised lines. The ribs are each decorated along their length by a series of transverse nicks. The splayed foot projects forward and is rib-decorated as is the base of the bow. At the waist there is a raised dot-and-ring motif which appears to be a residual headstud. The short rectangular arms are both decorated by two vertical ribs at the ends. The catchplate tapers up the back of the bow, has only a very small turnover. Was hinged, the hinge being protected by a tubular 'springcase'. Pin and most of headloop missing. fairly battered.