Viking Turtle Brooch - Bronze

This turtle brooch is a reproduction of an oval brooch held by the British Museum item number 1888,0103.1. The original archaeological artefact was found in 1867 together with a sword in what is believed to have been a double burial of a man and women in Norfolk in England, estimated to be from the 9th- 10th century Viking Danelaw kingdom of East Anglia.

This shell fibula type was classified by the archaeologist Jan Petersen as fibula type P51 and is the most commonly found oval fibula type in gravesites.

 Made from a 100% bronze, the brooch features an open interwoven bird motif.

Oval tortoise brooches were the most widespread and numerous brooch type of the Viking period.

A prominent part of Viking female dress and jewellery during the 9th to 11th century, they were worn in pairs on an apron-like over-tunic, often with elaborate strings of beads hanging between them.

The design and ornamentation of the fibula usually indicated the wealth and status of the wearer.

Scandinavian artistic design elements are reflected in the stylized animal decoration.
 This shell brooch has a pin at the back to attach to your dress.

Price is for one brooch.

Measurements (Approximate)

• Weight: Approx. 50 g

• Overall Length (A): 7.9 cm / 1.68 in

• Overall Width (B): 5.1 cm / 0.87 in

• Pin Length: 7 cm / 2.36 in

• Pin Width: 1.6 mm