{"product_id":"viking-era-penannular-omega-brooch-c-900-1100ad","title":"Viking Era Bronze Penannular  ‘Omega’ Brooch - c.900-1100AD, Medieval England (S)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bronze penannular ‘Omega’ brooch is a well-preserved example of Viking-era personal adornment. It retains very fine raised detail and a rich green-brown patina, illustrating both its age and the quality of the metalwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The open-ring design with characteristic omega-shaped terminals was commonly used to fasten cloaks or garments. Despite its age, the brooch’s form and decorative features remain clearly visible, with it’s original pin intact. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrooches of this type were widely worn across Anglo-Scandinavian communities during the 10th–11th centuries, reflecting the fusion of Viking and Anglo-Saxon artistic motifs. The piece provides insight into the clothing and daily life of its period, as well as the metallurgical techniques employed by craftsmen of the era.  \u003cbr\u003eIts preservation, particularly the intact terminals and detailed surface, makes it a valuable example for study or display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Penannular ‘Omega’ brooch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bronze\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\u003c\/strong\u003e: c. 900–1100 AD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Medieval England (Southern) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: 45mm \u003cstrong\u003eL \u003c\/strong\u003ex 39mm \u003cstrong\u003eW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Very good; well-preserved form and terminals; fine patina highlighting surface detail. Intact with original pin. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Previously part of an old Northern Irish Collection of Artefacts. Originating from Southern England. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collectors' Cabin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56515435725186,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0929\/9050\/5346\/files\/28AF3365-BD7E-42DE-B0C3-E5D978608964.jpg?v=1775244851","url":"https:\/\/www.collectorscabin.shop\/products\/viking-era-penannular-omega-brooch-c-900-1100ad","provider":"Collectors' Cabin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}