CHAP, xii.] SURVIVAL OF THE LATE CELTIC ART. 445 



The massive square form of the Germanic pattern is seen 

 in Saxon, Frankish, and Merovingian brooches, as well as 

 in the silver chalice of Ardagh, set off by the brilliant 

 colour of the Celtic enamels. In both these cases the art 

 reflects the history of the times immediately succeeding 

 the Germanic invasion. 



