The interlaced work is present on the reverse hemispheres of the bulbs of one of the largest of the prickly brooches, in the form of a circular pattern (Fig. [68]) which is common in Celtic work, and may be seen on several of the sculptured monuments of the east coast of Scotland. Another circular pattern of interlaced work (Fig. [69]), differing in its construction, but possessing the Celtic peculiarity of the divided bands, is found on the head of the pin of another brooch. The collars of the first-mentioned example are also surrounded by bands of interlaced work in a running pattern (Fig. [70]), which is common on Celtic stone and metal work.
Fig. 68.—Circular pattern on reverse of the bulbs of the brooch described p. 80 (actual size).
Fig. 69.—Circular pattern on the head of the pin of brooch, described pp. 81-82 (actual size).
Fig. 70.—Pattern on the reverse of the bulbs of the brooch described p. 80 (actual size).
Fig. 71.—Zoomorphic pattern on bulb of the brooch in the Skaill hoard, shown as Fig. 59.
