A reproduction copper-alloy Jelling-style brooch based on an original from Melton, Leicestershire. (c) Centre for the Study of the Viking Age
A reproduction copper-alloy Jelling-style brooch based on an original from Melton, Leicestershire. (c) Centre for the Study of the Viking Age

Reproduction Jellinge-Style Brooch

A reproduction copper-alloy Jelling-style brooch based on an original from Melton, Leicestershire

This brooch contains two S-shaped zoomorphic Jellinge-style designs around a central boss. Brooches like this one were a typical part of female dress. 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

Ascribed Culture

Original/Reproduction

Reproduction

Material

Collection

Viking Objects

Current Location

Private Ownership

Keywords

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

Further information

You can see the original at Private Ownership.

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

Acknowledgements

Made by Adam Parsons of Blueaxe Reproductions

(c) Centre for the Study of the Viking Age

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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