gorgon medusa antique brass decoration Zelf tas maken The fibula clearly shows Merovingian

The fibula clearly shows Merovingian and Byzantine influences

The dagger is also beautiful for collectors of historical replica daggers and for a Renaissance costume

in the seventeenth century

It has a dark appearance perfect for evil elves and is hand painted to look lifelike

This bracelet is made in Ancient Irish motifs that are based on the art in many Irish manuscripts

gorgon medusa antique brass decoration Zelf tas maken The fibula clearly shows MerovingianThis Greek fitting is a replica of a Greek gorgon decoration. The original dates back to the Greek classical period (500 BC to 323 BC). These types of decorations were widely used during the Persian Wars. Gorgons were also often depicted on hoplite shields. Gorgons like this were used into the Hellenistic period, also by the Etruscans and the Romans during the royal period and early republic. This gorgon is perfect as a decoration for a linothorax.