These brooches were found in a female grave at Birka and date back to the end of the Vendel period or early Viking Age, around the year 800. They were likely worn in pairs, similar to buckle pairs. The brooches probably depict horses or possibly lions, but it’s difficult to say exactly.
The grave is one of the oldest at Birka and is very rich. In addition to the brooches, the grave also contained a pair of bead distributors, many beads, a very large brooch holding a shawl or cloak, and a small brooch with enamel details.
The originals are now housed at the Historical Museum in Stockholm, see: Link to the Historical Museum.
We also have the bead distributors from the same grave, see Br-79 Link to the bead distributors.
Made of bronze. Price is for a pair.
