• Magnificent Birka brooch with horse heads
  • Viking brooch from Birka with horse heads
  • Magnificent Birka brooch with horse heads
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Magnificent Birka brooch with horse heads

$124.98 USD
$124.98 USD
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Highlights

This magnificent bossed brooch with horse heads is a detailed replica of a historical find from the Viking town of Birka and an exquisite example of early medieval craftsmanship.

  • Authentic reproduction of a 10th-century Viking-era bowl brooch based on a Swedish model
  • Distinctive design with four striking horse heads as decorative bosses and an integrated ring for chains
  • High-quality craftsmanship in solid bronze, also available with an elegant silver plating
  • Traditional part of women's attire for fastening aprons and dresses at the shoulders
  • Robust construction with a sturdy pin on the back that easily withstands even heavy woolen fabrics
  • Impressive appearance with dimensions of approximately 10.5 x 6.5 cm and a weight of approximately 130 to 169 g
Manufacturer's specifications

Battle-Merchant Wacken GmbH & Co. KG, Gehrn 4, 25596, Wacken, info@battlemerchant.com
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Magnificent Birka brooch with horse heads
Viking brooch from Birka with horse heads
Magnificent Birka brooch with horse heads
Magnificent Birka brooch with horse heads

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Questions about the product Magnificent Birka brooch with horse heads

How many horse heads adorn this Viking brooch from Birka, and what material is the replica made of?

This Viking bossed brooch from Birka is adorned with four horse heads. The replica is made of high-quality bronze.
To what period is the magnificent Birka bossed brooch dated, and what was the purpose of the ring eyelet at the bottom of the brooch?

The magnificent Birka bossed brooch is dated to the Viking Age, between 800 and 1000 AD. The ring at the bottom of the brooch is used to attach a chain, which was often worn between a pair of these brooches.
From which city did the historical original of the magnificent bossed brooch originate, and was this type of brooch part of men's or women's traditional dress?

The historical original of the magnificent bossed brooch comes from the Swedish Viking town of Birka. This type of brooch was a characteristic part of women's dress and was usually worn in pairs to fasten the garment.
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The Birka buckle brooch measures 10.5 x 6.5 x 4.5 cm and weighs approximately 169 g each. Thanks to its sturdy needle construction on the back, it is particularly well-suited for heavy woolen fabrics.