Rugknopbroche Gotland, 6e eeuw, brons Schildbroches with a broad

with a broad

Enkellaarzen gaven extra steun aan de voet en de enkels dus het was een populair type schoeisel

with the lower part curving more sharply toward the socket

kettingstukken en plaatjes van reststaal werden gebruikt

The grip is covered with rye hide and wrapped in black cotton in the hineri-maki style

Rugknopbroche Gotland, 6e eeuw, brons Schildbroches with a broadThis dorsal fibula is a true reproduction size from an original from Gotland from the Vendel period (ca. 550 600 AD). The name of this fibula type refers to the knob shaped attachment element on the back. This was one of the most spectacular fibula types from the Vendel period. The execution is labor intensive and very detailed, solidly cast from fine ornamental bronze.