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Handcrafted "Box" Brooch from Gotland

Name: Handcrafted "Box" Brooch from Gotland
Brand: vkngjewelry
SKU: BRNT8
Price: 48.0 GBP
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From the 8th-9th centuries, a testament to Viking craftsmanship
Handmade with bronze, embodying the era's artisanal skills
A historical replica of a unique Scandinavian 'Box' Brooch
Features zoomorphic decoration in the "E" art style from Broa and Oseberg
Symbolizes the transition between Broa and Jelling artistic styles

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Description : What does this product represent?

The Handcrafted "Box" Brooch from Gotland is a fascinating piece of history, meticulously recreated to bring the Viking Age's artistic brilliance into the present. Dated from the 8th-9th centuries, this brooch is a stunning representation of the unique box-shaped ornaments adorned by Viking women, serving both as a functional garment closure and a display of status.

Its design showcases the intricate zoomorphic decorations characteristic of the period, featuring long animal bodies and small heads with bulging eyes, typical of the "E" art style found in Broa (Gotland, Sweden) and the Oseberg ship burial (Norway). The interlaced "snakes" in Broa style not only highlight the artistic finesse of the era but also hint at a transitional phase towards the later Jelling style, marking a significant period in Viking artistic evolution.

Crafted in bronze, this brooch is a testament to the expert craftsmanship of the time, offering a window into the rich cultural heritage of the Vikings. It stands as a symbol of the era's aesthetic sensibilities and the pivotal role of such artifacts in Viking society.

SKU : BRNT8

Additional Informations

Color: Bronze
Size: Diameter 4.5 cm x 1 cm high
Materials: Bronze

Handmade in Spain, this brooch not only represents a key piece of Viking attire but also serves as a bridge connecting modern-day enthusiasts with the ancient world.

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Size guide

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1. FOR RINGS

Find your Ring Size with this tool:

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Ring Size Guide:

Inside Diameter		Inside Circumference		Sizes
MM	Inches	MM	Inches	British & Australian	US & Canada	French & Russian	German	Japanese	Swiss

17.35	0.683	54.51	2.15	O	7	55 1/4	17 1/4	14	15 1/4
17.45	0.687	54.82	2.16	O 1/2	7 1/4	-	-	-	-
17.75	0.699	55.76	2.20	P	7 1/2	56 1/2	17 3/4	15	16 1/2
17.97	0.707	56.45	2.22	P 1/2	7 3/4	-	-	-	-
18.19	0.716	57.15	2.25	Q	8	57 3/4	18	16	17 3/4
18.35	0.722	57.65	2.27	Q 1/2	8 1/4	-	-	-	-
18.53	0.729	58.21	2.29	Q 3/4	8 1/2	-	18 1/2	17	-
18.61	0.733	58.47	2.30	R	8 5/8	59	-	-	19
18.69	0.736	58.72	2.31	R 1/4	8 3/4	-	-	-	-
18.80	0.740	59.06	2.32	R 1/2	8 7/8	-	-	-	-
18.89	0.748	59.34	2.35	R 3/4	9	-	19	18	-
19.10	0.752	60.00	2.36	S	9 1/8	60 1/4	-	-	20 1/4
19.22	0.757	60.38	2.38	S 1/4	9 1/4	-	-	-	-
19.31	0.760	60.66	2.39	S 1/2	9 3/8	-	-	-	-
19.41	0.764	60.98	2.40	S 3/4	9 1/2	-	19 1/2	19	-
19.51	0.768	61.29	2.41	T	9 5/8	61 1/2	-	-	21 1/2
19.62	0.772	61.64	2.43	T 1/4	9 3/4	-	-	-	-
19.84	0.781	62.33	2.45	T 1/2	10	-	20	20	-
20.02	0.788	62.89	2.48	U	10 1/4	62 3/4	-	21	22 3/4
20.20	0.797	63.46	2.50	U 1/2	10 1/2	-	20 1/4	22	-
20.32	0.800	63.84	2.51	V	10 5/8	63	-	-	23 3/4
20.44	0.805	64.21	2.53	V 1/4	10 3/4	-	-	-	-
20.68	0.814	64.97	2.56	V 1/2	11	-	20 3/4	23	-
20.76	0.817	65.22	2.57	W	11 1/8	65	-	-	25
20.85	0.821	65.50	2.58	W 1/4	11 1/4	-	-	-	-
20.94	0.824	65.78	2.59	W 1/2	11 3/8	-	-	-	-
21.08	0.830	66.22	2.61	W 3/4	11 1/2	-	21	24	-
21.18	0.834	66.54	2.62	X	11 5/8	66 1/4	-	-	26 1/4
21.24	0.836	66.73	2.63	X 1/4	11 3/4	-	-	-	-
21.30	0.839	66.92	2.64	X 1/2	11 7/8	-	-	-	-
21.49	0.846	67.51	2.66	Y	12	67 1/2	21 1/4	25	27 1/2
21.69	0.854	68.14	2.68	Y 1/2	12 1/4	-	-	-	-
21.89	0.862	68.77	2.71	Z	12 1/2	68 3/4	21 3/4	26	28 3/4
22.10	0.870	69.43	2.73	Z +1/2	12 3/4	-	-	-	-
22.33	0.879	70.15	2.76	Z+1	13	-	22	27	-
22.60	0.890	71.00	2.80	Z+1.5	13.5	-

2. FOR BRACELETS

SIZE	In	Cm
S	5.9 - 6.5	15 - 16
M	6.7 - 7.3	17 - 18
L	7.5 - 7.9	19 - 20
XL	8 - 8.7	21 - 22
XXL	9 - 9.4	23 - 24

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3. FOR CLOTHES

Man T-shirt:

	S	M	L	XL	2XL	3XL	4XL	5XL
Width, cm	45.72	50.80	55.88	60.96	66.04	71.12	76.20	81.28
Length, cm	71.12	73.66	76.20	78.74	81.28	83.82	86.36	88.90
Sleeve length from center back, cm	39.69	44.13	47.63	50.80	54.61	58.10	61.60	64.77

Man T-shirt (in Inches):

	S	M	L	XL	2XL	3XL	4XL	5XL
Width, in	18	20	22	24	26	28	30	32
Length, in	28	29	30	31	32	33	34	35
Sleeve length from center back, in	15.63	17.36	18.75	20	21.5	22.87	24.25	25.5

4. FOR Woman CLOTHES

Woman T-shirt Girly-Cut:

	S	M	L	XL
Width, cm	40.60	42.50	45.10	47.60
Length, cm	66.70	67.90	69.50	71.10
Sleeve length, cm	12.80	13.40	14.00	14.60

Woman T-shirt Girly-Cut (in Inches):

	S	M	L	XL
Width, in	15.98	16.73	17.76	18.74
Length, in	26.26	26.73	27.36	27.99
Sleeve length, in	5.04	5.28	5.51	5.75

Man Tank-Top:

	S	M	L	XL	2XL
Width, cm	46.00	51.00	56.00	61.00	66.00
Length, cm	71.50	74.50	77.00	79.50	83.00

Man Tank-Top (in Inches):

	S	M	L	XL	2XL
Width, in	18.11	20.08	22.05	24.02	25.98
Length, in	28.15	29.33	30.31	31.30	32.68

Woman Tank-Top:

	XS	S	M	L	XL	2XL
Width, cm	35.51	38.10	40.64	43.13	45.72	48.21
Length, cm	68.50	69.85	71.00	72.39	73.66	74.90

Woman Tank-Top (in Inches):

	XS	S	M	L	XL	2XL
Width, in	13.98	15.00	16.00	17.00	18.00	19.00
Length, in	26.97	27.48	27.95	28.50	29.00	29.50

Unisex Hoodies:

	XS	S	M	L	XL	2XL	3XL	4XL
Width, cm	48.00	51.50	55.00	58.50	62.00	65.50	69.00	72.50
Height, cm	64.00	66.00	68.00	70.00	72.00	74.00	76.00	78.00
Sleeve length, cm	56.50	60.50	61.50	62.50	63.50	64.50	65.50	66.50

Unisex Hoodies (in Inches):

	XS	S	M	L	XL	2XL	3XL	4XL
Width, in	18.90	20.28	21.65	23.03	24.41	25.79	27.17	28.54
Height, in	25.20	25.98	26.77	27.56	28.35	29.13	29.92	30.71
Sleeve length, in	22.24	23.82	24.21	24.61	25.00	25.39	25.79	26.18

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