• Animal Head Brooches from Gotland
  • Animal Head Brooches from Gotland
  • Animal Head Brooches from Gotland
  • Animal Head Brooches from Gotland

Animal Head Brooches from Gotland

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      This is a type of brooch typical of Gotland, used throughout the Viking Age. Nowadays we call them animal head brooches.The Swedish island of Gotland was a particularly wealthy trading centre between east and west and produced some exceptional metalwork I have copied these from an original find from the 11th century, covered in the swirling dragon designs of the Urnes style. I chose to make this particular model because it is such an outstanding example of that beautiful flowing style.

      Unlike the original find, I have cut mine through as openwork for a lighter effect.

      Price is for the pair.

      Length 60mm 

      Weight of Sterling Silver Pair 113g (Weight may vary from piece to piece) 

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      Brett Ruscoe
      Pleased purchaser.

      I greatly appreciate the fine work of northan viking silver, I purchased these pieces in silver,beautiful, I recommend all pieces, good quality, blessed be, regards brett.

      Thank you Brett

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      Roni
      Pure quality

      I bought a pair of these in bronze at the 2016 Battle of Hasting re-enactment in the UK and just love them! The finish and workmanship is beautiful, and they are my favourite go-to pieces of jewellery for events. They are incredibly nice just to touch and hold, no rough edges, and a decent weight. After 4 years of use they have held up well, and people often comment how much they like them.

      Thanks Roni

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