Medieval Brooches and Fibulae

Small early medieval cross brooch with enamel inlays in blue and green. This kind of jewellery was popular in the late carolingian and especially in the ottonian age.

Small early medieval cross brooch with enamel inlays in blue and green. This kind of jewellery was popular in the late carolingian and especially in the ottonian age.

Symmetric and pennanular brooches survived in many original finds, but they are also visible at medieval statues. They were used to close the garments in front of the neck.

Symmetric and pennanular brooches survived in many original finds, but they are also visible at medieval statues. They were used to close the garments in front of the neck.

The original of this small frame brooch was placed to our disposal by a private collector. A similiar find from middle Germany is part of the Haedecke collection. It dates to the 13. - 14th century AD.

Ring Brooch with blackberry-knots. Original finds of this type were popular in England during the 13th century AD, but a couple of originals were also found at the continent.

Ring Brooch with blackberry-knots. Original finds of this type were popular in England during the 13th century AD, but a couple of originals were also found at the continent.

The original of this medieval brooch was placed to our disposal by a private collector. It dates to the 13th century AD.

The original of this medieval brooch was placed to our disposal by a private collector. It dates to the 13th century AD.

In the Middle Ages, the lion was a popular animal at coat of arms. He was a symbol for strength and justice and a symbol for Jesus Christ. This brooch from Monte Iato / Sizilia is an unconventional depiction.

In the Middle Ages, the lion was a popular animal at coat of arms. He was a symbol for strength and justice and a symbol for Jesus Christ. This brooch from Monte Iato / Sizilia is an unconventional depiction.

Ring brooch from the sunken city of Rungholt at the North Sea. The inscription reads "Ave Maria Gratia". Made in cooperation with the NordseeMuseum in Husum.