Product description
This Viking brooch is a replica of an 11th-century original found in Pitney, England. The original is now part of the collection at the British Museum in London. The brooch is made in the Urnes style but also clearly features Anglo-Saxon elements. The Midgard Serpent is depicted on the brooch.
Dragons were the mythical counterpart of serpents and were included in some of the earliest myths of modern humans. As humans spread across the world, so did dragon mythology. In many Indo-European cultures, dragons play a prominent role in their mythologies. In Germanic and later Viking mythology, dragons are seen as all-devouring monsters. At the same time, they symbolize the evil beast that must be defeated by a hero. These two archetypes—the destroyer and the hero’s adversary—reinforce each other.
Details:
Diameter: 5 cm
Material: silvered bronze
Based on a historical original
Transport weight (gram): 100 *
This item is produced in limited quantities only. This means that every piece is unique. Sizes & finish may vary lightly from piece to piece.
Packaged with 100% recycled material
When packaging this item, we exclusively use 100% recycled plastic and recycled paper/cardboard from FSC certified forests. We reuse a large part of the material directly without the intervention of a recycling process.
Recycle the material by separating your waste:
1. Cardboard: separate or reuse your paper.
2. Plastic cushions, clothing bags and plastic tape: separate or reuse your plastic. If possible, pierce the cushions with a volume reduction needle.
3. Paper packaging for jewelry and small items: these have a plastic inner layer. Remove these, then separate your paper and plastic.
