VIKING PROTECTIVE BROOCH NECKLACE, 10TH CENTURY JEWELRY

Bronze, just under 1 3/4” diameter of slightly domed form. Broadband with line borders flanking a series of radiant sun motifs, probably representing Sol the sun deity. Slotted for the captive c

Bronze, just under 1 1/8" diameter of flat form. Broadband with line borders flanking punched asterisk decoration. Slotted for the captive cross pin. Worn in multiples attached to leather or heavy woo

Worn in numbers on the surface of the jerkin, these small metal brooches provided a measure of protection against sword cuts and, in fact, were a form of armor. See current Public Television programmi

Worn in numbers on the surface of the jerkin, these small metal brooches provided a measure of protection against sword cuts and, in fact, were a form of armor. See current Public Television programmi

Worn in numbers on the surface of the jerkin, these small metal brooches provided a measure of protection against sword cuts and, in fact, were a form of armor. See current Public Television programmi

Worn in numbers on the surface of the jerkin, these small metal brooches provided a measure of protection against sword cuts and, in fact, were a form of armor. See current Public Television programmi

10th Century. Bronze, just under 1" diameter. Circular, with rounded faces and ridged edge. The surface is textured from burial. Professionally conserved and the pure silver surface restored. On a mod

10th century AD. Silvered bronze, over 1 1/8" diameter, relief decorated as a continuous floral swag or wreath. Notched for its cross pin which is intact. Surface textured from burial. Professionally

Jewelry: Rare Viking Protective Brooch Date: 10th Century Material: Bronze Size: Circle just under 1" diameter The face is decorated with a centered band of raised nubs and bronze with fine green pati

10th Century. Bronze, just under 1" diameter. Circular, with broad rounded faces and ridged edge. The surface is lightly textured from burial. Professionally conserved and the pure silver surface rest

10th-11th Century AD. Gilt bronze, just over 7/8 inch diameter. Rounded front relief modeled as a floral swag or wreath. Flat back forming a ridged edge. The delicate cross pin ringed through the broa

10th-11th Century AD. Gilt bronze, just over 7/8 inch diameter. Rounded front relief modeled as a floral swag or wreath. Flatback forming a ridged edge. The cross pin is seated in a notch. Worn from u

10th-11th Century AD. Gilt bronze, over 3/4 inch diameter. Rounded front and flat back forming a ridged edge. The cross pin is seated in a notch. Worn from use and textured from burial, obscuring the

10th-11th Century AD. Gilt bronze, just over 3/8” diameter. Rounded front and flat back forming a ridged edge. Textured from burial. Worn in numbers, these were decorative as well as

Jewelry: Viking Protective Brooch Date: 9th-10th Century AD Material: Bronze Size: 1 5/8 inch width with flattened terminals and cross pin Fastened in multiples to the heavy fighting jerkin, these wer

Jewelry: Viking Protective Brooch Date: 9th-10th Century AD Material: Bronze Size: 1 5/8 inches wide with scroll terminals and cross pin Fastened in multiples to the heavy fighting jerkin, these were

Jewelry: Good Viking Protective Brooch Date: 9th-10th Century AD Circular bronze, just under 1 inch diameter with rounded face. Worn in numbers on the surface of the jerkin, these small metal brooches

Circular bronze, 1 1/2” diameter. Circular, slotted for the cross pin. Slightly domed and line bordered with eight radial groups of three stipple lines The surface with light texture from burial

Circular bronze, just under 1” diameter. Rounded face angled to form ridged edged in and out. The surface with texture from burial. Professionally conserved and the silver surface restored. On a

Ancient Viking Protective Brooch 10th Century Bronze. Circular, 7/8” diameter, rounded beveled face and original cross pin. Worn in numbers on the surface of the jerkin, these small metal brooches p

Ancient Viking Protective Brooch 10th Century Circular bronze, just under 1’ diameter. Worn in numbers on the surface of the jerkin, these small metal brooches provided a measure of protection again

Bronze. Circular, over 3/4” diameter, rounded beveled face and original cross pin. Worn in numbers on the surface of the jerkin, these small metal brooches provided a measure of protection against s

Bronze. Circular just under 1” diameter, rounded face and original cross pin. Bronze with fine variegated patina. Worn in numbers on the surface of the jerkin, these small metal brooches provided a

Circular bronze, just under 1” diameter. Worn in numbers on the surface of the jerkin, these small metal brooches provided a measure of protection against sword cuts and in fact, were a form of armo