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Birka type tortoise brooches

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A pair of Birka type tortoise brooches from Öland island, Sweden. Originals are dated to 9-10th century. The rest of the set (chains, dividers and needlecase) is made by Egge Edussaar-Harak.

The set is suited for tough viking women - it weighs in just above three kilograms but it does look magnificent when worn. Things like this proove that vanity has ever been integral part of human society and wealth was nothing to be ashamed about.

PS. I had a wonderful birthday, attended a wedding, got lots of pretty gifts and i was accepted to Tartu Art College to study sculpture. A good day today.
Image size
2017x600px 1.14 MB
Make
Canon
Model
Canon EOS 60D
Shutter Speed
1/128 second
Aperture
F/5.6
Focal Length
34 mm
ISO Speed
400
Date Taken
Jul 1, 2011, 4:36:19 PM
Sensor Size
8mm
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Tjeika's avatar
This ist very nice! Looks great!