No. 104646677

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Viking Era Bronze 半環状 ‘Omega’ ブローチ
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Viking Era Bronze 半環状 ‘Omega’ ブローチ

This bronze penannular ‘Omega’ brooch is a well-preserved example of Viking-era personal adornment. It retains very fine raised detail and a rich green-brown patina, illustrating both its age and the quality of the metalwork. The open-ring design with characteristic omega-shaped terminals was commonly used to fasten cloaks or garments. Despite its age, the brooch’s form and decorative features remain clearly visible, with it’s original pin intact. Brooches of this type were widely worn across Anglo-Scandinavian communities during the 10th–11th centuries, reflecting the fusion of Viking and Anglo-Saxon artistic motifs. The piece provides insight into the clothing and daily life of its period, as well as the metallurgical techniques employed by craftsmen of the era. Its preservation, particularly the intact terminals and detailed surface, makes it a valuable example for study or display. Specimen Details: Type: Penannular ‘Omega’ brooch Material: Bronze Date: c. 900–1100 AD Origin: Medieval England (Southern) Size: 45mm L x 39mm W Condition: Very good; well-preserved form and terminals; fine patina highlighting surface detail. Intact with original pin. Provenance: Previously part of an old Northern Irish Collection of Artefacts. The specimen itself was originally excavated in Southern England.

No. 104646677

No longer available
Viking Era Bronze 半環状 ‘Omega’ ブローチ

Viking Era Bronze 半環状 ‘Omega’ ブローチ

This bronze penannular ‘Omega’ brooch is a well-preserved example of Viking-era personal adornment. It retains very fine raised detail and a rich green-brown patina, illustrating both its age and the quality of the metalwork.

The open-ring design with characteristic omega-shaped terminals was commonly used to fasten cloaks or garments. Despite its age, the brooch’s form and decorative features remain clearly visible, with it’s original pin intact.

Brooches of this type were widely worn across Anglo-Scandinavian communities during the 10th–11th centuries, reflecting the fusion of Viking and Anglo-Saxon artistic motifs. The piece provides insight into the clothing and daily life of its period, as well as the metallurgical techniques employed by craftsmen of the era.
Its preservation, particularly the intact terminals and detailed surface, makes it a valuable example for study or display.

Specimen Details:

Type: Penannular ‘Omega’ brooch

Material: Bronze

Date: c. 900–1100 AD

Origin: Medieval England (Southern)

Size: 45mm L x 39mm W

Condition: Very good; well-preserved form and terminals; fine patina highlighting surface detail. Intact with original pin.

Provenance: Previously part of an old Northern Irish Collection of Artefacts. The specimen itself was originally excavated in Southern England.

Bidding closed
Peter Reynaers
Expert
Estimate € 150 - € 200

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