Text, The Strickland Brooch

European Museums, The British Museum

The Strickland Brooch. Anglo-Saxon England, A.D. 800s. This silver brooch is an especially fine piece of Anglo-Saxon jewelry. Its intricate pattern of lively animals with glittering gold bodies and blue glass eyes is inlaid with niello, a black metal alloy that was popular at this time. The misture of materials is unusual for a brooch of this date and it was probably worn by a wealthy woman. Purchased from the Strickland family, 1949.0702.1

The Strickland Brooch Anglo-Saxon England, AD 800s

Genre: 800 A.D.

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The Strickland Brooch, four-leaf clover, solar cross

The Strickland Brooch Anglo-Saxon England, AD 800sThe Strickland BroochAnglo-Saxon England, A.D....

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