disc fibula with satyrs head 1st 2nd century bronze Saxen - messen - dolken and the later variants of

and the later variants of iron

This exceptionally detailed brooch is shaped like a quatrefoil — a typical Gothic motif employed in jewellery

load your arrows and you are ready for another battle

and the hood gives you an extra mysterious look during your explorations in the woods

This style of jewellery was worn throughout the Viking world and has been excavated at Vårby

disc fibula with satyrs head 1st 2nd century bronze Saxen - messen - dolken and the later variants ofIn the 2nd century AD the Roman developed fibula continues thanks to new designs and techniques. A popular type from this period was the shield fibula, also called a disc fibula, with a decorative disc shaped center that was often richly decorated with inlaid gemstones or stamped motifs. This combination of functionality and aesthetics made the disc fibula a popular piece of jewelry and status symbol in the Roman Empire. This specimen shows a satyr's