• Viking shell brooch from Morberg: Magnificent Jelling style
  • Viking shell brooch from Morberg: Magnificent Jelling style
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Viking shell brooch from Morberg: Magnificent Jelling style

$104.98 USD
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Highlights

The Viking bowl brooch from Morberg is an artful reconstruction of a historical piece of jewelry from the 10th century, crafted in the elegant Jelling style.

  • Authentic replica of an archaeological find from Morberg in southern Norway
  • Decorated with characteristic motifs of the Jelling style, such as elongated animal figures and interlace patterns
  • Available in high-quality cast bronze or elegant silver-plated finish
  • Traditional part of women's attire, used to fasten aprons and gowns at the shoulders
  • Robust pin on the back ensures a secure hold, even on heavy fabrics
  • Extensively hand-polished surface for a lustrous appearance
Manufacturer's specifications

Battle-Merchant Wacken GmbH & Co. KG, Gehrn 4, 25596, Wacken, info@battlemerchant.com
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Viking shell brooch from Morberg: Magnificent Jelling style
Viking shell brooch from Morberg: Magnificent Jelling style
Viking shell brooch from Morberg: Magnificent Jelling style

Viking shell brooch from Morberg: Magnificent Jelling style in detail

Questions about the product Viking shell brooch from Morberg: Magnificent Jelling style

What material is the Viking shell brooch from Morberg made of, and in what historical art style is it decorated?

The Morberg Viking bowl brooch is made of bronze (also available silver-plated) and is decorated in the historical Jelling style. This 10th-century art style is characterized by distinctive banded animal motifs as well as geometric figures such as circles and spirals.
What purpose did shell brooches serve in the Viking Age and how were they worn on clothing?

During the Viking Age, cup brooches, also known as oval brooches, primarily served as a functional element of women's clothing, fastening the straps of their outer garments in pairs below the shoulders. At the same time, they functioned as magnificent jewelry and status symbols of the wealthy upper class, with chains of glass beads often strung between the brooches. While the pins on the back were usually made of iron, the decorated cups were often cast in bronze and sometimes silvered or gilded.
To which historical date is the Viking shell brooch from Morberg assigned, and for what type of reenactment is it particularly suitable?

The Morberg Viking bowl brooch is dated to the 10th century. Due to its high degree of historical accuracy and its meticulous craftsmanship based on an original archaeological find, it is particularly suitable for demanding reenactments, historical costumes, and the portrayal of Viking-era women's clothing.
From which region does the historical model of the Morberg bowl brooch originate, and what are the dimensions of this detailed replica?

The historical model for the bowl brooch comes from Morberg in southern Norway. The detailed replica measures approximately 8.4 x 5.3 x 1.8 cm.