Copper-Alloy Jellinge-Style Brooch (LEIC-36241D)

Copper-alloy Jellinge-style brooch from Melton, Leicestershire. (c) Portable Antiquities Scheme, CC BY-SA 2.0

Description

Copper-Alloy Jellinge-Style Brooch (LEIC-36241D)

Copper-alloy Jellinge-style brooch from Melton, Leicestershire

This brooch contains two S-shaped zoomorphic Jellinge-style designs around a central boss. For more information on Scandinavian jewellery in England check out our blog: Brooches, Pendants and Pins: Scandinavian Dress Accessories in England.

Object Type

Brooch

Date

circa 900 — 1000

Style

Jellinge

Ascribed Culture

Viking

Original/Reproduction

Original

Material

Copper alloy

Collection

Viking Objects

Current Location

Melton Museum

Keywords

brooch, copper_alloy, Jellinge, jewellery, Leicestershire, Portable_Antiquities_Scheme, Viking, women

Further information

You can see the original at Melton Museum.

This object is related to Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire.
Find out about Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire.

Acknowledgements

References

Portable Antiquities Scheme

Brooches, Pendants and Pins: Scandinavian Dress Accessories in England.

Kershaw, Jane F. Viking identities: Scandinavian jewellery in England. (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2013), p. 20-25.

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