Accession No
1923.1625
Description
Copper alloy trefoil brooch with central triangular boss and applied cast ornamentation on each lobe. One lobe detached and missing. Pair of pin bar lugs and catchplate present on reverse.
Place
Europe; Northern Europe; Sweden; Västergötland; Skara
Period
Viking 8th century 9th century 10th century 11th century
Source
Clarke, Louis Colville Gray [donor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1923.1625; 3399; number 16. 9/6
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Copper alloy; ?Bronze
Local Term
Measurements
79mm Weight 0.0483kg
Events
Description (Physical description)
Tri-lobed fibula of bronze with one lobe incomplete.
Event Date
Author: maa
Context (Field collection)
Label: " Found at Skara in 1889, 3399. No. 16. 9/6." Note in pencil gives date as 10 century AD; Date: 8 Century AD; 9 Century AD; 10 Century AD; 11 Century AD -; Collected in 1889
Event Date 1889
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Also known as trefoil brooch.
Event Date 15/3/2002
Author: Lily Pencliffe
Description (Physical description)
Copper alloy trefoil brooch with central triangular boss and applied cast ornamentation on each lobe. One lobe detached and missing. Pair of pin bar lugs and catchplate present on reverse.
Event Date 19/2/2025
Author: Lily Pencliffe
FM:49949
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