{"product_id":"akershus-viking-celtic-brooch","title":"Large Akershus Viking Celtic Brooch - Bronze Historical Reproduction Pin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTAKE AN ADDITIONAL 20% OFF THE ALREADY REDUCED SALE PRICE - ADDITIONAL 20% IS DEDUCTED AT CHECKOUT \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ewith code SAVE20\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA filigree oval brooch of the Viking Age with an openwork motif in Borre Style.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe historical model for this oval brooch was found in the Norwegian province of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAkershus\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enear Oslo and dates back to the 9th century. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandcrafted in high-quality \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebronze. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 2 1\/4\" x 2\" with a 1 1\/2\" pin. Eyelet at back allows a cord or chain to be connected so this piece can be worn as a pendant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the back is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003estable spiral pin\u003cspan\u003e with latch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - so this oval brooch is also suitable for a garment made of strong woollen fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the underside, the oval brooch is also equipped with a small \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eeyelet\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ein which a chain can be attached. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe oval brooch was an integral part of the Viking \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewomen's garments\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand was used to fasten the apron to the overdress when worn in pairs under the right and left shoulder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the period from 500 to 1000 AD, the oval brooch (also called bowl brooch, turtle brooch or tortoise brooch) was an indispensable part of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efemale costume\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ein northern Europe. Therefore, oval brooches are quite often found in the women's graves of the Viking Age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Celtic Crystal Design Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48136023703722,"sku":"PEPE28","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/2008\/3626\/files\/IMG-0841_e6ded58b-efe8-409a-970f-90328b571cc4.png?v=1776599851","url":"https:\/\/mammothnation.com\/products\/akershus-viking-celtic-brooch","provider":"Mammoth Nation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}