Viking Age Bronze Bird Brooch

10th-11th century A.D. Modelled facing left, stylised wing and body detailing; remains of a fitting element to reverse. Cf. similar bird brooch in PAS, NLM-CE3915. 6.06 grams, 30 mm (1 1/8 in.). From

9th-11th century A.D. Mainly openwork plaques bird-shaped with voids and low-relief detailing. Cf. Sedov, B.B., Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, pl.LXXXI, for types. 17.2 gram

9th-12th century A.D. A matched pair of bronze tortoise brooches, each a domed and slightly keeled body with stepped flange rim, dense pattern of low-relief moulded detail including facing figures wit

Circa 12th-14th century A.D. A Viking-inspired bronze Mordvinian omega-shaped brooch composed of a round-section penannular hoop, trapezoidal plates with granulation and free-running pin with coiled a

11th-13th century AD. A substantial bronze penannular brooch with facetted ring and addorsed dragon-heads, flat-section triangular pin with ribbed panels, bird-head finial. Cf. Griciuviene, E. Seliai.

Northern Europe, Viking or Norse Culture, ca. 9th to 10th century CE. A remarkable cast bronze borre type brooch with relief motifs across the surface. The brooch is a domed or turtle shell shaped wit

Northern Europe, Viking or Norse Culture, ca. 9th to 10th century CE. A remarkable cast bronze borre type brooch with relief motifs across the surface. The brooch is a domed or turtle shell shaped wit

Ca. 900-1100 AD. A bronze mace head with a pear-shaped head with incised decoration, tapering shaft, and rectangular-shaped opening for attachment. Cavalry shaft-mounted weapons like battle hammers, m

Title: Viking Bronze Brooch, Eagles Heads, c. 9th-10th Century A.D. Date & Origin: Viking, c. 9th-10th Century A.D. Description: Bronze circular buckle with dragon heads, one on each terminal. Materia

A Roman molded bronze bird brooch, c. 1st-2nd Century AD, with folded wings, most likely a dove. Found in Spain, L: 1 1/3 in (3.4cm). Ex Richard Hattatt Collection. Published: Hattatt, Brooches (1987)

**Originally Listed At $750** Northern Europe, Viking peoples, ca. 1000 BCE. This brooch is made of a thick bronze wire, with the ends pinched and pierced. These ends extend to a round ring, flattened

8th-11th century A.D. With quatrefoil body formed as an endless knot; integral suspension loop. Cf. the openwork roundels of Viking date from Luistari in Lehtosalo-Hilander, P-L., Luistari II The Arte

Ca. 900-1100 AD. Viking Age. A large bronze amulet with a cylindrical body and three loops to the lower edge, each with a figure-of-eight coiled loop and webbed-foot pendant. Jewellery was an importan

9th-11th century A.D. With domed profile to the distributor, three different beast-head finials to the strap-attachments. Cf. similar item in the British Museum, London under acquisition number 1921,1

Ca. 900-1100 AD. A bronze bracelet of the open type, with a twisted body and flared terminals, made from a single piece of bronze. The flattened shape of the bracelet features incised decoration to th

Ca. 900-1100 AD. A penannular bronze bracelet crafted from a single piece of bronze. It features a mesmerizing twisted body that creates an intricate and hypnotic effect. The Vikings were known for th

Ca. 900-1100 AD. A bronze bracelet of the open type, crafted from a single piece of bronze, with a twisted body and flared terminals. Its flattened shape is adorned with drop-shaped openings, adding a

9th-11th century A.D. Comprising two discoid pendants displaying Odin gripping two ravens; one with suspension loop. 3.51 grams total, 21 mm each (3/4 in.). From the collection of a North American gen

Circa 9th-11th century A.D.. Penannular in form with tightly twisted central band, pointed finials. Cf. Sedov, B.B., Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, pl.XLV(6), for type. 80 g

Ca. 900-1100 AD.A finelly modelled Viking sword chape or pommel, rounded in form with a centrally drilled hole, eight carved lines of decorated conjoining the socket to the rim. This bronze chape woul

Circa 9th-11th century A.D.. Penannular with thick clubbed terminals. Cf. Sedov, B.B., Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, pl.CXXI (15). 35.1 grams, 58 mm (2 1/4 in.). From a Lon

Circa 9th-10th century A.D. With lozengiform plaque, pointillé detailing. Cf. Arbman, H., Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940, pl.111(4), for type. 2.78 grams, 21.79 mm overall, 19.15 mm internal dia

9th-11th century A.D. The hoop expanding at the shoulders to a faux-twisted bezel. 6.67 grams, 29.86 mm overall, 19.74 mm internal diameter (approximate size British V, USA 10 1/2, Europe 23.77, Japan

9th-12th century A.D. With four voids forming the cross-potent motif to the centre, pierced lug suspension. Cf. Sedov, B.B., Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, pl.LVIII (19). 2.