Viking Age Bronze Stamped Penannular Brooch

Each composed of a decoratively twisted upper hoop, bulbous collars and a large central bulb with projecting cones and granules. 30 grams total, 55-57 mm



From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.

This style of earring was typical among Slavic women in the 8th-12th centuries, an imitation of Eastern Roman models. Examples have been found in Poland, Czech Republic, and Slovakia, and with similar decoration in Belarus. Such rings were also worn as part of head-dresses, in which context they are known as ‘temple rings’ because they were worn by women near the temples. They were usually made of base metals, but some silver and gold examples also survive. Different tribes had their own designs, which were often threaded onto a cord, forming part of a head-dress, or woven directly into braids of hair.

Comprising an outer ring with wolf mask in low relief at the centre. 3.4 grams, 26 mm



Ex property of an American collector; acquired 1980-2000.

Of conical form with occluded piercing to apex and hatching around base, the finial with addorsed animal heads. 22 grams, 3.7 cm



UK private collection formed before 2000. Ex North London, UK, gallery.