Viking Brooches and Fibulae

This viking fibula was originally made as a bottom for a box brooch. In the age of the vikings, old jewellry was often repaired or, in the case of this find, replenished by a pin construction for the use as a fibula.

This viking fibula was originally made as a bottom for a box brooch. In the age of the vikings, old jewellry was often repaired or, in the case of this find, replenished by a pin construction for the use as a fibula.

Viking penannular brooch, inspired by a find from Norway (Karmöy). Authentic reconstruction from genuine bronze, 9th century.

Animal head brooch from Gotland decorated in Ringerike-style (Runestone style) of the late 10th - 11th century. They often were worn as a pair to hold some kind of a apron dress.

Animal head brooch from Gotland (BM 1921,11-1,77), decorated with ornamented bands. They often were worn as a pair to hold some kind of a apron dress.

Animal head brooch from Gotland (BM 1921,11-1,77), decorated with ornamented bands. Handmade in solid 925 silver, partially gilded, with black inlays.

Box brooches were a precious part of the women´s dress at Gotland during the viking age. They were used to close a heavy cloak and sometimes to deposit objects.

The large oval- or turtle brooches were part of the women´s dress of the viking age. They were used to fasten an often richly decorated apron below the shoulders. 9th century AD.

The large oval- or turtle brooches were part of the women´s dress of the viking age. They were used to fasten an often rich decorated apron below the shoulders. 9th century AD.

The large oval- or turtle brooches were part of the women´s dress of the viking age. They were used to fasten an often rich decorated apron below the shoulders. 9th century AD.

The large oval- or turtle brooches were part of the women´s dress of the viking age. They were used to fasten an often rich decorated apron below the shoulders. 9th century AD.

This free designed penannular or ring brooch is related to the animal shaped fibulae of the viking age. The animal heads are based on a find from iceland.

This free designed penannular or ring brooch is related to the animal shaped fibulae of the viking age. The animal heads are based on a find from iceland.

Viking Trefoil Brooch in Borre-style of the 9th century AD. The fibula is based on an original find diplayed at the museum Moesgard, Danmark.

Viking Trefoil Brooch in Borre-style of the 9th century AD. The fibula is based on an original find diplayed at the museum Moesgard, Danmark.

Some gold jewellery with looped cross ornaments in filigree and granulation techniques were found at Hedeby.  This fibula is handcrafted from real bronze.

Some gold jewellery with looped cross ornaments in filigree and granulation techniques were found at Hedeby.  This fibula is handcrafted from massive Silver.

Symmetrical fibula ("Likarmat Spänne"), made after find no. SHM 7571/396 from the Statens Historiska Museet Stockholm.

Some gold jewellery with looped cross ornaments in filigree and granulation techniques were found at Hedeby.  This fibula is handcrafted from real bronze.

Some gold jewellery with looped cross ornaments in filigree and granulation techniques were found at Hedeby.  This fibula is handcrafted from massive silver.