• Viking box brooch Gotland – Detailed bronze replica
  • Viking box brooch Gotland – Detailed bronze replica
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Viking box brooch Gotland – Detailed bronze replica

$69.98 USD
$69.98 USD
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Highlights

This small bronze box brooch is a detailed replica of a typical piece of jewelry from the Viking Age on the island of Gotland.

  • Detailed reproduction of a historical box brooch (Dosspännen) based on Gotlandic finds
  • Made of high-quality bronze with a characteristic, high rim
  • Traditionally used as a garment clasp for women to fasten cloaks or scarves at the chest
  • Optimized design without a footplate for lighter weight and greater comfort
  • Compact dimensions with a diameter of approximately 4.5 cm and a rim height of approximately 1 cm
Manufacturer's specifications

Battle-Merchant Wacken GmbH & Co. KG, Gehrn 4, 25596, Wacken, info@battlemerchant.com
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Viking box brooch Gotland – Detailed bronze replica
Viking box brooch Gotland – Detailed bronze replica
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Questions about the product Viking box brooch Gotland – Detailed bronze replica

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The original Viking box brooch from Gotland dates from the 8th to 9th century. This detailed bronze replica has a diameter of approximately 60 mm.
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This Viking box-shaped brooch from Gotland is decorated in the so-called Animal Style III according to Salin, which depicts three intertwined banded animals. It was a typical component of Gotlandic women's clothing during the Viking Age and is ideally suited as a garment clasp for historical cloaks, capes, or heavier fabrics in reenactment and living history activities.
What significance did box-shaped brooches have specifically for women's clothing on Gotland, and how does this replica differ from the historical original find with regard to the base plate?

Box-shaped brooches were a central status symbol of Gotlandic women's dress, expressing wealth, social identity, and exclusive cultural ties. Unlike the historical originals, which often had a separate, loose base plate, the base plate of this replica is firmly fixed to ensure greater stability and easier handling when worn.
What materials were used for this replica and what function does the sturdy pin attached to the back serve?

This replica is made of high-quality bronze (optionally silver-plated) and features a sturdy pin on the back. This serves as a functional garment clasp, suitable for securely fastening coats or thicker fabrics.