Accession No
1925.725
Description
Fragment of the open work layer of a double-shelled copper alloy oval or tortoise brooch. Gripping beast or Jellinge style ornamentation and paired triangular protrusions.
Place
Europe; Northern Europe; Scandinavia; Sweden
Period
Viking
Source
Statens Historiska Museum [donor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1925.725
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Copper alloy; ?Bronze
Local Term
Measurements
59mm x 68mm
Events
Description (Physical description)
Fragment of a bronze " tortoise" brooch with elaborate pierced or open-work ornament (? in the Jellinge style)
Event Date
Author: maa
Context (Acquisition Details)
Received in exchange from Statens Historiska Museum, Stockholm.
Event Date 1925
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)
Description (Physical description)
Fragment of the open work layer of a double-shelled copper alloy oval or tortoise brooch. Gripping beast or Jellinge style ornamentation and paired triangular protrusions.
Event Date 17/2/2025
Author: Lily Pencliffe
FM:49467
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