celtic book fitting set of two pieces Olie en wetstenen This lance is a replica

This lance is a replica of the lances that were used by the British Army between 1868 and 1914

the brooch measures 5

Also nice as a pendant on a necklace or bracelet

A full chainmail hauberk was worn under a Milanese armor

a few in Norway

celtic book fitting set of two pieces Olie en wetstenen This lance is a replicaThis Celtic book fitting is made after Old Irish originals that were used in Ireland and at the Scottish west coast (Dl Riata) between the 7th and 9th century. This fitting was used for decorating Old Irish manuscripts, like Bibles and prayer books. The books (and the fittings) were extremely valuable and the Vikings frequently took possession of them during their many raids. Fragments of Irish book decoration have been excavated in i. a. Birka. This