• Viking box brooch Gotland silver-plated garment clasp
  • Viking box brooch Gotland - Silver-plated garment clasp
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Viking box brooch Gotland - Silver-plated garment clasp

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Viking box brooch Gotland – Detailed bronze replica Viking box brooch Gotland - Silver-plated garment clasp
Highlights

This small box-shaped brooch is a detailed replica of a typical piece of women's jewelry from the Swedish island of Gotland dating back to the Viking Age.

  • Authentic reproduction of a Gotlandic garment clasp from the 8th to 9th century
  • Made of high-quality bronze with an elegant silver plating for a historical look
  • Characteristic design with a high rim, clearly distinguishing it from classic bowl brooches
  • Optimized weight of approximately 33 g by omitting the footplate for comfortable wear
  • Versatile use for securing cloaks or scarves in medieval reenactments
Manufacturer's specifications

Battle-Merchant Wacken GmbH & Co. KG, Gehrn 4, 25596, Wacken, info@battlemerchant.com
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Viking box brooch Gotland silver-plated garment clasp
Viking box brooch Gotland - Silver-plated garment clasp
Viking box brooch Gotland silver-plated garment clasp

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Questions about the product Viking box brooch Gotland - Silver-plated garment clasp

What are the dimensions of the silver-plated Viking box brooch from Gotland, and for which period of the Viking Age is the design in Animal Style III typical?

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What material and weight does the silver-plated Viking box brooch from Gotland have, and how is it attached to the garment?

The silver-plated Viking box brooch from Gotland is made of bronze or genuine silver-plated bronze and weighs approximately 33 g. It is attached to the garment using a sturdy pin on the back, which is also suitable for thicker fabrics and coats.
What is the significance of the engraved animal depictions in Animal Style III on the Viking box brooch, and are there comparable jewelry finds outside of Gotland?

The animal depictions in Animal Style III (according to Salin) on the Viking box brooch typically show three banded animals. While Animal Styles I and II are often interpreted as magical "healing images" with a protective function, Animal Style III primarily serves as a decorative element of Viking Age art. Comparable jewelry finds and Gotlandic costume components such as box brooches have also been discovered outside of Gotland, for example in Haithabu, Birka, as well as in the Uckermark and Western Pomerania (e.g., Pasewalk and Usedom).
What function did the box-shaped fibula serve in the traditional Gotlandic women's costume, and what could be stored inside these fibulae according to archaeological findings?

In Gotlandic women's traditional dress, box-shaped brooches served as decorative garment fasteners for closing cloaks or shawls at the neck and chest. According to archaeological findings, the hollow space inside these brooches was often used to store small items such as sewing supplies, amulets, or herbs.