Round Box Brooch, 700–900, Made in Gotland, Sweden, Viking, Copper alloy, cast, traces of an iron pin, Overall: 2 1/16 x 7/8 x 1

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Round Box Brooch, 700–900, Made in Gotland, Sweden, Viking, Copper alloy, cast, traces of an iron pin, Overall: 2 1/16 x 7/8 x 1/16 in. ( x x cm), Metalwork-Copper, A menagerie of tiny animals inhabits the interlace patterns on this round brooch. The four oval compartments on the top show beasts with round eyes, open jaws, claw feet, and intricately entwined bodies

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Size: 4006px × 3666px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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