{"title":"Viking Fibulae \u0026 Brooches","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe fibula is the most functional piece of jewelry of the Viking Age: it is what fastened the cloak at the shoulder, from the farmer's simple clasp to the jarl's great ceremonial penannular. This collection brings together \u003cstrong\u003epenannular fibulae and oval, round, trefoil and shield-shaped brooches\u003c\/strong\u003e, in \u003cstrong\u003epatinated alloy\u003c\/strong\u003e — bronze, antique silver, copper or antique pewter. Each piece works just as well on a reenactment cloak as on a modern coat, a scarf or a shawl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe only Viking jewelry whose exact use we know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is what makes the fibula so fascinating. With a pendant, the meaning is open to debate; with a fibula, we know what it was for, where it was worn and often who wore it — because it is found \u003cem\u003ein situ\u003c\/em\u003e in burials, at the exact spot on the body where it held the garment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Viking Age wardrobe has no buttons, no fastenings, no joining seam where one would be needed. It is held together by fibulae. Remove them and the garment falls off: they are literally the pieces that keep the clothing up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe shapes, and what each one tells us\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe oval brooch, known as the “tortoise brooch”\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the most characteristic of all. Domed, decorated in relief, it was worn \u003cstrong\u003ein pairs\u003c\/strong\u003e, one at each shoulder, to fasten the straps of the \u003cem\u003esmokkr\u003c\/em\u003e — the suspended apron-dress that Scandinavian women wore over their linen shift. Often a small chain or a string of beads ran from one to the other, and keys, scissors and a needle case hung from it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis use is so consistent, from Denmark to Russia, that \u003cstrong\u003ea pair of oval brooches is enough for archaeologists to identify a female burial\u003c\/strong\u003e. Few objects say as much. The models in this collection with a beaded border or a rosette take up this shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe penannular fibula\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn open ring — that is what “penannular” means, almost a ring — crossed by a long, movable pin. The mechanism is remarkably clever: you pass the pin through the fabric, turn the ring a quarter turn, and the tension of the cloth locks the whole thing. No spring, no part to break, and \u003cstrong\u003ethe heavier the cloak, the better the fibula holds\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts origin is not Scandinavian: it comes from the \u003cstrong\u003eInsular world\u003c\/strong\u003e, Irish and Scottish, where it is the prestige jewel above all others. Scandinavians encountered it on their expeditions to the west, adopted it, then made their own versions of it — the variant with ball-shaped terminals, known as the “thistle brooch,” is a Hiberno-Scandinavian creation. It is an object that tells of contact, not of invention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe trefoil brooch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most surprising in origin. Its three-lobed shape does not come from Norse ornament: it reproduces that of \u003cstrong\u003eCarolingian sword-belt mounts\u003c\/strong\u003e, the plates that adorned Frankish belts. Brought back as loot or through trade, they were diverted from their military use and remounted as \u003cstrong\u003ewomen's brooches\u003c\/strong\u003e — then copied locally by Scandinavian craftsmen, who made them a type in their own right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA piece of Frankish goldsmith's work turned into a Viking woman's jewel: few objects sum up so well what the Viking Age was, a world of circulation as much as of raids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRound, shield-shaped and rectangular brooches\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisc brooches fastened the shift at the neck, or men's cloaks. The shield-shaped and riveted rectangular forms, which came later, served the same purpose. Here you will find the \u003cstrong\u003etriquetra\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003eVegvísir\u003c\/strong\u003e, interlaced animals and an \u003cstrong\u003eUrnes beast\u003c\/strong\u003e — named after the last great style of Scandinavian art, recognizable by its zoomorphic ribbons stretched into very fine loops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMen or women: the rule that excavations confirm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is simple, and it changes the way these pieces are worn today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWomen wore two oval brooches\u003c\/strong\u003e, one at each shoulder, for the straps of the apron-dress, plus often a third at the neck, round or trefoil, to close the shift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMen wore only one\u003c\/strong\u003e, almost always on the \u003cstrong\u003eright shoulder\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is not an aesthetic convention: a cloak fastened that way leaves the right arm free, the sword arm. A cloak pinned in the center or on the left hampers movement. It is the kind of detail you would never guess, and that the position of the finds makes undeniable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNothing obliges you to follow it today, but for a reenactment outfit, it is the difference between an accurate silhouette and an approximate one. Our article on \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/vie-quotidienne-viking-village-societe\"\u003eViking daily life\u003c\/a\u003e describes the rest of the costume in detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to wear it every day\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fibula is not a spring-clasp brooch and is not handled like one. Three points are all you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn a thick material.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wool coat, cloak, chunky-knit scarf, shawl, throw: the more body the fabric has, the better the pin is held. On a thin shirt, the pin goes through without catching anything and leaves a hole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePin along the weave, not against it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Insert the pin following the grain of the fabric, over two to three centimeters, then bring it back out. On a knit, go \u003cem\u003ebetween\u003c\/em\u003e the stitches instead of piercing them — that is what keeps a knit from running.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor a penannular, do not forget the quarter turn.\u003c\/strong\u003e That is what locks it: the pin passes through the gap in the ring, then the ring turns so that the pin rests on the solid metal. Many people miss this step, decide that “it doesn't hold,” and put the piece away. It holds very well — once turned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterials and care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese pieces are made of \u003cstrong\u003epatinated metal alloy\u003c\/strong\u003e, in a bronze, antique silver, copper or antique pewter finish — not polished steel. The dark patina settled in the recesses of the design is not wear: it is applied deliberately to bring out the relief of the knotwork, which would disappear on uniformly shiny metal. Some items come in two finishes; you choose on the product page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare.\u003c\/strong\u003e A soft, dry cloth, nothing else. \u003cstrong\u003eNever use silver polish or polishing paste\u003c\/strong\u003e: these products are designed to remove the oxidation from the recesses, which is exactly what gives the piece its design. A fibula polished with an abrasive cloth loses its pattern in a few passes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore it somewhere dry, away from a closed bathroom, and take it off before a downpour — the alloy tarnishes with prolonged humidity. Finally, check the pin from time to time: it is the only moving part, and therefore the only one that can bend if you force it when putting it on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA few pieces outside the Norse field\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe section includes a few Gothic-inspired brooches — a skeleton, a death's-head hawkmoth — that have nothing Scandinavian about them. They are here because they share the same format and the same use, not because they are supposedly Viking, and we would rather say so than let you believe otherwise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a Viking fibula?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is the clasp that fastened the garment, the cloak or the apron-dress in the Viking Age. It took the place of the button, which did not exist in the Scandinavian wardrobe. Excavations find it at the exact spot on the body where it held the cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between a fibula and a brooch?\u003c\/strong\u003e In everyday use, none: both words refer to the same clasp. “Fibula” is the archaeological term, used for ancient forms; “brooch” is the modern word. We use both depending on the shape of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does a penannular fibula work?\u003c\/strong\u003e You pass the pin through the fabric via the gap in the ring, then turn the ring a quarter turn so that the pin rests on the solid metal. The tension of the cloth does the locking. Without that quarter turn, the fibula does not hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it be worn on modern clothing?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, as long as the fabric has some body: wool coat, thick scarf, shawl, throw, tweed jacket. On a thin fabric, the pin leaves a hole without holding anything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these fibulae for men or for women?\u003c\/strong\u003e Both. Historically, women wore two oval brooches at the shoulders, men a single clasp on the right shoulder to free the sword arm. Today, none of these shapes is gendered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are they made of?\u003c\/strong\u003e Patinated metal alloy, in bronze, antique silver, copper or antique pewter finishes. The available material and finish are specified on each product page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do you clean a patinated fibula?\u003c\/strong\u003e With a soft, dry cloth only. Silver polishes and polishing pastes strip the patina from the recesses and erase the design — it is the most common mistake, and it is irreversible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the delivery times?\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow \u003cstrong\u003e10 to 20 working days in total\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3 to 5 days of processing, then 7 to 15 days of delivery in mainland France, 10 to 20 days in the European Union. Free tracked shipping from 49 €, whatever the destination country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore further:\u003c\/strong\u003e for your hair, our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/barrettes-bijoux-cheveux-vikings\"\u003eViking hair clips and hair jewelry\u003c\/a\u003e; for the rest of your adornment, our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/colliers-vikings\"\u003enecklaces\u003c\/a\u003e, our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bracelets-vikings\"\u003eViking bracelets\u003c\/a\u003e and our full range of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bijoux-vikings\"\u003eViking jewelry\u003c\/a\u003e. For the outfit, the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vetements-vikings\"\u003eclothing section\u003c\/a\u003e. For designs, the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/triquetra-entrelacs-nordiques\"\u003etriquetra and Norse knotwork\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vegvisir-boussole-runique\"\u003eVegvísir\u003c\/a\u003e collections. For reading, our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/forgeron-viking-metier-techniques-metallurgie\"\u003eguide to the Viking blacksmith\u003c\/a\u003e and the one on the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/symboles-vikings-signification-guide-complet\"\u003e17 Viking symbols\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","products":[{"product_id":"fibule-viking-penannulaire-irlandaise-bronze","title":"Irish Viking Bronze Penannular Brooch","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Only Warm-Toned Piece in the Aisle\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis penannular \u003cb\u003eViking fibula\u003c\/b\u003e is made of bronze: an open ring with two ends widening into flat crescents covered in small raised beads. A long pin pivots freely around the ring and locks in place via fabric tension. It is the only piece in this section with this warm hue. Find it in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/fibules-broches-vikings\" title=\"Viking Fibulae \u0026amp; Brooches\"\u003ecollection of Viking fibulae and brooches\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe same fastening exists in antique silver on the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/fibule-viking-penannulaire-entrelacs-celtiques\" title=\"Celtic Interlace Penannular Viking Fibula\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003einterlace fibula\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Sets This Fibula Apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGranulated decor is a technique, not a pattern: beads applied one by one onto the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eA unique shade in the aisle:\u003c\/b\u003e seven out of eight pieces are silver-toned. Bronze goes well with brown, ecru, or green wools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eCrescent terminals:\u003c\/b\u003e the signature of insular penannular brooches, absent from excavated Scandinavian brooches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eGranulated decor:\u003c\/b\u003e raised beads rather than incised engraving — the finish catches the light instead of absorbing it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMechanism-free fastening:\u003c\/b\u003e nothing that can wear out or break.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo stay within warm tones for a hair accessory, see the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/barrette-viking-tressee-doree\" title=\"Golden Braided Viking Barrette\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003egolden braided barrette\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Bronze-finish alloy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eFastening:\u003c\/b\u003e Penannular ring and mobile pin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eDecor:\u003c\/b\u003e Granulated terminals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eWorn on:\u003c\/b\u003e Cape, shawl, wool coat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e Dry cloth, avoid water and perfumes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Scandinavians didn't just plunder Ireland: they settled there, and Dublin is a Norse foundation. Founded as \u003ci\u003eDyflin\u003c\/i\u003e around 841, the city became within a century one of the largest goldsmithing workshops in Northern Europe — excavations at Wood Quay yielded thousands of objects, including brooches that blend Irish decor and Scandinavian style on the same piece. This is not a one-way borrowing, but a shared workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eTo learn more:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discover \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/rollo-vikings-histoire-vraie-rollon-normandie\" title=\"Rollo in Vikings: The True Story of Rollo\"\u003eour article on the Vikings who settled in the West\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e♦ Complete Your Viking Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover other pieces you might like:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/fibule-viking-penannulaire-entrelacs-celtiques\" title=\"Celtic Interlace Penannular Viking Fibula\"\u003eCeltic Interlace Penannular Viking Fibula\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/broche-viking-ronde-animaux-entrelaces\" title=\"Round Viking Brooch with Intertwined Animals\"\u003eRound Viking Brooch with Intertwined Animals\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/barrette-viking-tressee-doree\" title=\"Golden Braided Viking Barrette\"\u003eGolden Braided Viking Barrette\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Bronze","offer_id":57900224708990,"sku":"14:29#254","price":29.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/fibule-viking-penannulaire-irlandaise-bronze-ambiance.jpg?v=1787430255"},{"product_id":"broche-viking-vegvisir-ronde-argent-vieilli","title":"Round Aged Silver Viking Vegvísir Brooch","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Disc, A Symbol, Nothing More\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis round \u003cb\u003eViking brooch\u003c\/b\u003e features an eight-armed \u003cb\u003eVegvísir\u003c\/b\u003e engraved in intaglio at the center of a solid disc, surrounded by a ring of \u003cb\u003erunes\u003c\/b\u003e and a beaded border. The patina darkens the recessed areas and highlights the relief. Straight pin on the back, with a clasp. Find it in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/fibules-broches-vikings\" title=\"Viking Fibulae \u0026amp; Brooches\"\u003ecollection of Viking fibulae and brooches\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor an open ring fastening rather than a simple pin, see the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/fibule-viking-penannulaire-entrelacs-celtiques\" title=\"Viking Penannular Fibula with Celtic Interlace\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003epenannular fibula\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Sets This Brooch Apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOut of eight models, seven are openwork. This one is the only solid disc.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eA solid background:\u003c\/b\u003e the motif stands out against continuous metal, making it legible even when placed on light-colored fabric—openwork brooches, by contrast, show the fabric through them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eA single symbol:\u003c\/b\u003e no interlace to unravel, no hidden beasts. The Vegvísir occupies the center and is recognizable at a glance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eIntaglio engraving:\u003c\/b\u003e the design is sunken into the metal rather than applied, allowing the patina to settle in and ensuring the contrast lasts over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eStraight pin:\u003c\/b\u003e the simplest mounting, suitable for a jacket lapel as well as a cloak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor another disc, engraved with a knot rather than a symbol, see the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/broche-viking-triquetra-noircie\" title=\"Blackened Viking Triquetra Brooch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003etriquetra brooch\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Antique silver finish alloy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eFastening:\u003c\/b\u003e Straight pin on the back, with clasp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMotif:\u003c\/b\u003e Engraved in intaglio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eWorn on:\u003c\/b\u003e Cloak, shawl, coat, jacket lapel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e Dry cloth, avoid water and perfumes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe word \"fibula\" comes from the Latin \u003ci\u003efibula\u003c\/i\u003e, meaning brooch—and the principle is much older than the Vikings: the Romans wore them, as did the Celts. What the Scandinavians brought was the decor. The brooches found in 9th-century graves are not distinguished by their mechanism, which is identical to that of their neighbors, but by the ribbon-beasts that cover their surface. The object is borrowed; the style is local.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eTo learn more:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discover \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/tatouage-vegvisir-boussole-viking-signification\" title=\"Vegvisir Tattoo: The Viking Compass and its Meaning\"\u003eour guide to the Vegvísir\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e♦ Complete Your Viking Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover other pieces you might like:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/fibule-viking-penannulaire-entrelacs-celtiques\" title=\"Viking Penannular Fibula with Celtic Interlace\"\u003eViking Penannular Fibula with Celtic Interlace\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/broche-viking-triquetra-noircie\" title=\"Blackened Viking Triquetra Brooch\"\u003eBlackened Viking Triquetra Brooch\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/fibule-viking-rectangulaire-rivets\" title=\"Rectangular Viking Fibula with Rivets\"\u003eRectangular Viking Fibula with Rivets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Antique silver","offer_id":57900709347710,"sku":"14:201897807#379","price":29.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/broche-viking-vegvisir-ronde-argent-vieilli-ambiance.jpg?v=1787430245"},{"product_id":"fibule-viking-penannulaire-entrelacs-celtiques","title":"Viking Penannular Brooch with Celtic Interlace","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe More It Pulls, The Better It Holds\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cb\u003eViking fibula\u003c\/b\u003e is penannular: an interrupted ring, engraved with Celtic \u003cb\u003einterlace\u003c\/b\u003e along its entire length, crossed by a long pin that pivots freely. You pass the pin through the fabric, rotate it, and the tension of the material locks it against the ring. No springs, no mechanism to break. Find it in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/fibules-broches-vikings\" title=\"Viking Fibulae \u0026amp; Brooches\"\u003ecollection of Viking fibulae and brooches\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe same fastening exists in bronze on the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/fibule-viking-penannulaire-irlandaise-bronze\" title=\"Irish Penannular Viking Fibula in Bronze\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIrish fibula\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Distinguishes This Fibula\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSix of the eight models in this category close with a spring pin. Only two use the penannular assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eA fastening that tightens:\u003c\/b\u003e the pull of the garment locks the pin instead of releasing it. It is the opposite of a classic brooch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eNo mechanical parts:\u003c\/b\u003e no spring, no hinge, nothing that can wear out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eInterlace on the entire ring:\u003c\/b\u003e the engraving runs from one end to the other, including on the two widened terminals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eA long pin:\u003c\/b\u003e it easily passes through thick wool or coat fabric.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a more discreet fastening on thin fabric, see the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/broche-viking-vegvisir-ronde-argent-vieilli\" title=\"Round Vegvísir Viking Brooch in Antiqued Silver\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eround pin brooch\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Antiqued silver finish alloy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eFastening:\u003c\/b\u003e Penannular ring and movable pin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003ePattern:\u003c\/b\u003e Engraved interlace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eWorn on:\u003c\/b\u003e Cape, shawl, wool coat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e Dry cloth, avoid water and perfumes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe penannular fibula is not a Scandinavian invention: it comes from the British Isles, where Irish and Pictish craftsmen were already wearing it in the 8th century. The Hunterston Brooch, found in Scotland, is the most famous example — and it bears a \u003ci\u003eNorse\u003c\/i\u003e runic inscription on the back, engraved later by a Scandinavian owner named Melbrigða. The object therefore changed hands, and the rune tells of the exchange better than any text.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eTo learn more:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discover \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/bijoux-vikings-guide-complet-colliers-bracelets-bagues\" title=\"Viking Jewelry: Symbols, Meaning and Care\"\u003eour guide to Viking jewelry\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e♦ Complete Your Viking Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover other pieces you might like:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/fibule-viking-penannulaire-irlandaise-bronze\" title=\"Irish Penannular Viking Fibula in Bronze\"\u003eIrish Penannular Viking Fibula in Bronze\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/broche-viking-vegvisir-ronde-argent-vieilli\" title=\"Round Vegvísir Viking Brooch in Antiqued Silver\"\u003eRound Vegvísir Viking Brooch in Antiqued Silver\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/fibule-viking-rectangulaire-rivets\" title=\"Rectangular Viking Fibula with Rivets\"\u003eRectangular Viking Fibula with Rivets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Antique silver","offer_id":57900712886654,"sku":"14:496#180","price":29.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/fibule-viking-penannulaire-entrelacs-celtiques-ambiance.jpg?v=1787430250"},{"product_id":"broche-viking-ronde-animaux-entrelaces","title":"Round Viking Brooch with Intertwined Animals","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFour Beasts Chasing Each Other\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis round \u003cb\u003eViking brooch\u003c\/b\u003e is entirely openwork: four beasts with elongated bodies chase each other in a circle, each clutching its neighbor's ribbon with its paws. The metal is pierced between the motifs, so the fabric shows through and becomes part of the design. Straight pin on the back. Find it in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/fibules-broches-vikings\" title=\"Fibules \u0026amp; Broches Vikings\"\u003ecollection of Viking fibulae and brooches\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe same animal vocabulary can be found on the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/broche-viking-ovale-betes-entrelacees\" title=\"Broche Viking Ovale aux Bêtes Entrelacées\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eoval brooch\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, which has an elongated shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Sets This Brooch Apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOpenwork is what distinguishes a decorative brooch from an engraved plaque.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eThe fabric is part of the pattern:\u003c\/b\u003e the color of the garment appears in the gaps, changing how the design is perceived.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eFour beasts, one movement:\u003c\/b\u003e the composition rotates, giving the disc a dynamic feel that a symmetrical motif lacks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eThe gripping beast:\u003c\/b\u003e the paws grasp the neighboring ribbon—this is the hallmark of the Borre style from the 9th century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eA lightweight piece:\u003c\/b\u003e the piercing removes enough metal so that it won't weigh down a medium-weight fabric.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a solid disc whose motif does not depend on the garment, see the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/broche-viking-vegvisir-ronde-argent-vieilli\" title=\"Broche Viking Vegvísir Ronde en Argent Vieilli\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVegvísir brooch\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Antique silver finish alloy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eFastening:\u003c\/b\u003e Straight pin on the back, with clasp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eWork:\u003c\/b\u003e Openwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eWorn on:\u003c\/b\u003e Cape, shawl, coat, jacket lapel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e Dry cloth, avoid water and perfumes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eScandinavian women of the Viking Age wore two brooches, not one—and always as a pair. These \u003ci\u003eoval brooches\u003c\/i\u003e, often called \"tortoise brooches\" due to their rounded shape, fastened the straps of the apron dress at the front. They are so consistent in female burials that they serve as an archaeological marker today: a tomb containing two of them is almost certainly that of a woman of Scandinavian origin, even outside of Scandinavia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eTo learn more:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discover \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/symboles-vikings-signification-guide-complet\" title=\"Les 17 Symboles Vikings et Leur Signification Profonde\"\u003eour guide to Viking symbols\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e♦ Complete Your Viking Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover other pieces you might like:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/broche-viking-ovale-betes-entrelacees\" title=\"Broche Viking Ovale aux Bêtes Entrelacées\"\u003eOval Viking Brooch with Intertwined Beasts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/broche-viking-vegvisir-ronde-argent-vieilli\" title=\"Broche Viking Vegvísir Ronde en Argent Vieilli\"\u003eRound Vegvísir Viking Brooch in Antique Silver\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/broche-viking-triquetra-noircie\" title=\"Broche Viking Triquetra Noircie\"\u003eBlackened Viking Triquetra Brooch\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Antique silver","offer_id":57900841697662,"sku":"14:173#167","price":29.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/broche-viking-ronde-animaux-entrelaces-ambiance.jpg?v=1787430235"},{"product_id":"broche-viking-triquetra-noircie","title":"Blackened Viking Triquetra Brooch","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Knot Defined by Shadow\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis round \u003cb\u003eViking brooch\u003c\/b\u003e features a relief \u003cb\u003etriquetra\u003c\/b\u003e—three interlocking arcs with no beginning or end—inscribed within a rope-bordered disc. The patina is more pronounced than on other pieces in our collection: the recesses turn black, the relief retains a grey glow, and the motif is defined by shadow rather than shine. Find it in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/fibules-broches-vikings\" title=\"Fibules \u0026amp; Broches Vikings\"\u003ecollection of Viking fibulae and brooches\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a disc with an engraved rather than relief design, see the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/broche-viking-vegvisir-ronde-argent-vieilli\" title=\"Broche Viking Vegvísir Ronde en Argent Vieilli\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVegvísir brooch\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Sets This Brooch Apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe patina is not just a finishing detail: it completely changes the interpretation of a relief motif.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eA deep black patina:\u003c\/b\u003e the only one of its kind in our range. The jewelry hardly reflects any light at all.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eA relief motif, not engraved:\u003c\/b\u003e the ribbons stand out from the background, creating true cast shadows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eA twisted border:\u003c\/b\u003e the disc is encircled by a rope cord that frames the composition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eDiscreet on dark fabrics:\u003c\/b\u003e it sits on black or grey wool without standing out as a bright spot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe same knot can be found on a hair accessory with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/barrette-viking-triquetra-dragon\" title=\"Barrette Viking Triquetra et Dragon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003etriquetra barrette\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Alloy with blackened antique silver finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eFastening:\u003c\/b\u003e Straight pin on the back, with clasp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eWorkmanship:\u003c\/b\u003e Relief motif, twisted border\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eWorn on:\u003c\/b\u003e Cape, shawl, coat, jacket lapel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e Dry cloth — do not use silver cleaning products\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe triquetra poses an attribution problem that archaeologists have yet to resolve. It is found on Scandinavian runestones, but also in 8th-century Irish Christian manuscripts, where it represents the Trinity. It is impossible to say which borrowed from the other: both worlds intersected in the Irish Sea for two centuries, and motifs traveled with objects. What can be said is that no Norse source assigns it a name or a meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eTo learn more:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discover \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/symboles-vikings-signification-guide-complet\" title=\"Les 17 Symboles Vikings et Leur Signification Profonde\"\u003eour guide to Viking symbols\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e♦ Complete Your Viking Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover other pieces you might like:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/broche-viking-vegvisir-ronde-argent-vieilli\" title=\"Broche Viking Vegvísir Ronde en Argent Vieilli\"\u003eAntique Silver Round Vegvísir Viking Brooch\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/barrette-viking-triquetra-dragon\" title=\"Barrette Viking Triquetra et Dragon\"\u003eTriquetra and Dragon Viking Barrette\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/broche-viking-ronde-animaux-entrelaces\" title=\"Broche Viking Ronde aux Animaux Entrelacés\"\u003eRound Viking Brooch with Interlaced Animals\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Antique silver","offer_id":57900977750398,"sku":"14:771#348 tin","price":29.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/broche-viking-triquetra-noircie-ambiance.jpg?v=1787430240"},{"product_id":"broche-viking-ovale-betes-entrelacees","title":"Viking Oval Brooch with Intertwined Beasts","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Shape of the Found Pieces\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis oval, openwork \u003cb\u003eViking brooch\u003c\/b\u003e encloses ribbon-beasts knotted within a beaded frame that surrounds it. The elongated shape stretches the composition: the animals spread out instead of rotating in a wheel as they would on a disc. The metal is pierced between the motifs, so that the fabric appears in the voids. Find it in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/fibules-broches-vikings\" title=\"Fibules \u0026amp; Broches Vikings\"\u003ecollection of Viking fibulae and brooches\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe same openwork design in a round format can be found on the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/broche-viking-ronde-animaux-entrelaces\" title=\"Broche Viking Ronde aux Animaux Entrelacés\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eround brooch\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Distinguishes This Brooch\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe oval shape is not an arbitrary aesthetic choice: it is that of period Scandinavian brooches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eThe format of archaeological finds:\u003c\/b\u003e female brooches from the Viking Age are oval, not round. This one keeps the silhouette without the dome.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eA complete beaded frame:\u003c\/b\u003e the string of beads goes all the way around without interruption, which closes the motif.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eStretched beasts:\u003c\/b\u003e the elongation allows the bodies to spread out instead of coiling them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eOpenwork:\u003c\/b\u003e the garment is visible in the gaps and changes the visual experience depending on its color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor an even more pronounced horizontal format, see the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/fibule-viking-rectangulaire-rivets\" title=\"Fibule Viking Rectangulaire à Rivets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003erectangular fibula\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Alloy with an antique silver finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eFastening:\u003c\/b\u003e Straight pin on the back with a clasp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eWorkmanship:\u003c\/b\u003e Openwork, beaded frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eWorn on:\u003c\/b\u003e Cape, shawl, coat, jacket lapel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e Dry cloth, avoid water and perfumes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eScandinavian oval brooches were mass-produced, and archaeology can prove it. Excavations in Ribe, Denmark, have yielded fragments of clay molds that were used to cast these pieces by the dozen using the lost-wax method. Some brooches found hundreds of kilometers apart come from the same model — they can be paired just like two prints of the same engraving. The production of Viking jewelry was an organized craft, not a unique piece per blacksmith.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eTo learn more:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discover \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/bijoux-vikings-guide-complet-colliers-bracelets-bagues\" title=\"Bijoux Vikings : Symboles, Signification et Entretien\"\u003eour Viking jewelry guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e♦ Complete Your Viking Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover other pieces you might like:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/broche-viking-ronde-animaux-entrelaces\" title=\"Broche Viking Ronde aux Animaux Entrelacés\"\u003eRound Viking Brooch with Intertwined Animals\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/fibule-viking-rectangulaire-rivets\" title=\"Fibule Viking Rectangulaire à Rivets\"\u003eRectangular Viking Fibula with Rivets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/broche-viking-triquetra-noircie\" title=\"Broche Viking Triquetra Noircie\"\u003eBlackened Viking Triquetra Brooch\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Antique silver","offer_id":57900981518718,"sku":"14:366#178","price":29.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/broche-viking-ovale-betes-entrelacees-ambiance.jpg?v=1787430230"},{"product_id":"fibule-viking-rectangulaire-rivets","title":"Rectangular Viking Riveted Brooch","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Line, Not a Point\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cb\u003eViking fibula\u003c\/b\u003e is the only one in our collection to feature an elongated format: a central bar punctuated by six rivet heads, and two ends widened into panels engraved with \u003cb\u003einterlace\u003c\/b\u003e, each finished with two upward-curving scrolls. Worn on a cape or coat collar, it emphasizes the horizontal rather than creating a central point. Find it in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/fibules-broches-vikings\" title=\"Viking Fibulae \u0026amp; Brooches\"\u003ecollection of Viking fibulae and brooches\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor an oval format, between the bar and the disk, see the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/broche-viking-ovale-betes-entrelacees\" title=\"Oval Viking Brooch with Interlaced Beasts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eoval brooch\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Distinguishes This Fibula\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe format changes where the piece can be worn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eHorizontal placement:\u003c\/b\u003e it follows the collarbone or the edge of a collar, whereas seven round models impose a center.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eAligned rivets:\u003c\/b\u003e six heads in a row along the bar, a direct reference to the assembled ironwork of the era.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eTwo mirrored ends:\u003c\/b\u003e each bears the same engraved panel, which balances a shape that would otherwise lean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eWeight distribution:\u003c\/b\u003e being elongated, it pulls less on a single point of fabric than a disk of the same mass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a fastening that tightens under tension, see the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/fibule-viking-penannulaire-entrelacs-celtiques\" title=\"Penannular Viking Fibula with Celtic Interlace\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003epenannular fibula\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Alloy with an antique silver finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eFastening:\u003c\/b\u003e Straight pin on the back, with clasp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eShape:\u003c\/b\u003e Elongated rectangular\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eWorn on:\u003c\/b\u003e Cape, shawl, coat collar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e Dry cloth, avoid water and perfumes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe rivet is the technology that made longships possible. The hull planks of a Scandinavian ship overlap in a clinker-built style and are assembled by thousands of iron nails riveted onto a square washer: the Gokstad ship contains several thousand. This flexible connection allows the hull to move with the swell instead of constraining it—this is precisely what gave these ships their endurance on the open sea, where a rigid hull would have split open.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eTo learn more:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discover \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/drakkar-bateau-viking-construction-navigation\" title=\"Viking Longship: Construction, Navigation and Expeditions\"\u003eour guide to the longship\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e♦ Complete Your Viking Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover other pieces you might like:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/broche-viking-ovale-betes-entrelacees\" title=\"Oval Viking Brooch with Interlaced Beasts\"\u003eOval Viking Brooch with Interlaced Beasts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/fibule-viking-penannulaire-entrelacs-celtiques\" title=\"Penannular Viking Fibula with Celtic Interlace\"\u003ePenannular Viking Fibula with Celtic Interlace\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/broche-viking-triquetra-noircie\" title=\"Blackened Triquetra Viking Brooch\"\u003eBlackened Triquetra Viking Brooch\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Antique silver","offer_id":57900982567294,"sku":"14:350850#179","price":29.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/fibule-viking-rectangulaire-rivets-ambiance.jpg?v=1787430260"},{"product_id":"fibule-viking-ecusson-entrelacs","title":"Viking Interlace Brooch Badge","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Shield Instead of a Disc\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cb\u003eViking fibula\u003c\/b\u003e breaks away from standard round shapes: it is a shield-shaped plaque with a rounded top and pointed bottom, covered in symmetrical relief interlace with blackened recesses. A straight pin with a clasp is soldered to the back. Find it in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/fibules-broches-vikings\" title=\"Fibules \u0026amp; Broches Vikings\"\u003ecollection of Viking fibulae and brooches\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the same style of decoration on a round shape, see the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/broche-viking-ronde-animaux-entrelaces\" title=\"Broche Viking Ronde aux Animaux Entrelacés\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eround brooch with interlaced animals\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Sets This Fibula Apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe shape is not just decorative: it changes the way the piece is worn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eA vertical, not a point:\u003c\/b\u003e the shield follows the line of a lapel or collar instead of sitting flat like a disc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eStrict symmetry:\u003c\/b\u003e the design is mirrored on the central axis, which requires a clean mold — asymmetrical interlace is much more forgiving of imperfections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eTwo finishes to choose from:\u003c\/b\u003e warm bronze or antique silver, on the same relief.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003ePin clasp:\u003c\/b\u003e secure on thin clothing, whereas a ring-style mount requires fabric to bite into.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you are looking for a fastener without a mechanism instead, the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/fibule-viking-penannulaire-entrelacs-celtiques\" title=\"Fibule Viking Pénannulaire à Entrelacs Celtiques\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003epenannular brooch with interlace\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is secured solely by the tension of the fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Alloy, bronze or antique silver finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eShape:\u003c\/b\u003e Elongated shield\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eFastening:\u003c\/b\u003e Straight pin with clasp on the back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/b\u003e Symmetrical relief interlace, blackened recesses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eWorn on:\u003c\/b\u003e Cape, coat, jacket lapel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Dry cloth, avoid water and perfumes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSymmetrical interlace patterns like these belong to what archaeologists call the \u003ci\u003eBorre style\u003c\/i\u003e, named after a burial mound site in southern Norway excavated in 1852. Its signature is the \"ring-chain\": a chain of overlapping circles held together by transverse bars. This style circulated between approximately 850 and 950, and is found as far away as Danelaw England and the Volga region of Russia — making it one of the best markers for dating an object and tracing Scandinavian trade routes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eTo learn more:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discover \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/symboles-vikings-signification-guide-complet\" title=\"Les 17 Symboles Vikings et Leur Signification Profonde\"\u003eour guide to Viking symbols\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e♦ Complete Your Viking Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover other pieces you might like:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/broche-viking-ronde-animaux-entrelaces\" title=\"Broche Viking Ronde aux Animaux Entrelacés\"\u003eRound Viking Brooch with Interlaced Animals\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/fibule-viking-penannulaire-entrelacs-celtiques\" title=\"Fibule Viking Pénannulaire à Entrelacs Celtiques\"\u003eViking Penannular Brooch with Celtic Interlace\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/fibule-viking-rectangulaire-rivets\" title=\"Fibule Viking Rectangulaire à Rivets\"\u003eRectangular Viking Fibula with Rivets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Bronze","offer_id":57902543372670,"sku":"LCV-VIKINGECUSSON-BRONZE","price":29.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Antique silver","offer_id":57902543405438,"sku":"LCV-VIKINGECUSSON-ARGENTVIEILLI","price":29.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/fibule-viking-ecusson-entrelacs-ambiance.jpg?v=1787507162"},{"product_id":"broche-sphinx-tete-de-mort-argent-vieilli","title":"Aged Silver Death's-Head Hawkmoth Brooch","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Death's-Head Hawkmoth, Wings Spread\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cb\u003ebrooch\u003c\/b\u003e depicts a death's-head hawkmoth with open, veined wings and a skull molded onto its thorax. The alloy is finished in aged silver, with blackened recesses to highlight the design. A straight pin with a clasp is soldered to the back. Find it in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/fibules-broches-vikings\" title=\"Viking Fibulae \u0026amp; Brooches\"\u003ecollection of fibulae and brooches\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA quick clarification:\u003c\/b\u003e this motif is not Norse. If you are looking for Scandinavian art, the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/broche-viking-ovale-betes-entrelacees\" title=\"Oval Viking Brooch with Intertwined Beasts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eoval brooch with intertwined beasts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e remains in that category.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Sets This Brooch Apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt embraces a different universe, which is precisely where its appeal lies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eAn unusual wingspan:\u003c\/b\u003e the spread wings give the piece a width that neither the discs nor the shields in our collection have.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eAn integrated skull, not an attachment:\u003c\/b\u003e the skull is molded into the insect's thorax, just like the actual moth whose dorsal pattern evokes a skull.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eFunctional veins:\u003c\/b\u003e they are not just decorative; they stiffen wings that would otherwise be too thin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eAn unapologetic Gothic style:\u003c\/b\u003e we do not present it as Viking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor another piece outside the Norse category, see the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/broche-epingle-squelette-gothique\" title=\"Gothic Skeleton Pin Brooch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eskeleton pin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Alloy, aged silver finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMotif:\u003c\/b\u003e Death's-head hawkmoth, wings spread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eFastening:\u003c\/b\u003e Straight pin with a clasp on the back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eWorn on:\u003c\/b\u003e Jacket, coat, scarf, lapel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e Dry cloth, avoid water and perfumes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe death's-head hawkmoth truly bears a pattern on its thorax that evokes a human skull — this is not a jeweler's invention. The moth also has a rare feature among insects: it \u003cb\u003eemits a cry\u003c\/b\u003e. By expelling air through its proboscis, it produces a high-pitched squeak of about 280 milliseconds, audible from several dozen centimeters away. Researchers believe it mimics the sound of a queen bee, which allows it to enter beehives to steal honey without being attacked.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eTo learn more:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discover \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/creatures-mythologiques-nordiques-guide-complet\" title=\"Norse Mythological Creatures: The Complete Guide\"\u003eour guide to Norse creatures\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e♦ Complete Your Viking Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover other pieces you might like:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/broche-epingle-squelette-gothique\" title=\"Gothic Skeleton Pin Brooch\"\u003eGothic Skeleton Pin Brooch\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/broche-viking-triquetra-noircie\" title=\"Blackened Viking Triquetra Brooch\"\u003eBlackened Viking Triquetra Brooch\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/broche-viking-ovale-betes-entrelacees\" title=\"Oval Viking Brooch with Intertwined Beasts\"\u003eOval Viking Brooch with Intertwined Beasts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Antique silver","offer_id":57902546289022,"sku":"LCV-SPHINXTETE-ARGENTVIEILLI","price":29.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/broche-sphinx-tete-de-mort-argent-vieilli-ambiance.jpg?v=1787507189"},{"product_id":"fibule-viking-trilobee-entrelacs","title":"Viking Trilobate Interlace Brooch","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThree Lobes, an Attested Shape\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis trefoil \u003cb\u003eViking fibula\u003c\/b\u003e opens into three equal branches, each filled with relief interlace on a blackened background. A straight pin with a clasp is welded to the back. Of all our fibulae, this is the one whose shape is most directly copied from archaeological finds. Discover it in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/fibules-broches-vikings\" title=\"Viking Fibulae \u0026amp; Brooches\"\u003ecollection of Viking fibulae and brooches\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a round shape treated in the same spirit, see the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/broche-viking-ronde-animaux-entrelaces\" title=\"Round Viking Brooch with Interlaced Animals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eround brooch with interlaced animals\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Sets This Fibula Apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts shape tells a story of borrowing, which is rare for a decorative piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eAn archaeological type:\u003c\/b\u003e the trefoil exists in reality in Scandinavian graves, which not all shapes on the market can claim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eThree decorative fields:\u003c\/b\u003e each lobe bears its own interlace, offering three different perspectives depending on the angle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eBlackened background:\u003c\/b\u003e the contrast is achieved by the recessed areas, not by surface paint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003e120° symmetry:\u003c\/b\u003e no specific orientation required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you prefer a fastening without a piercing pin, the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/fibule-viking-penannulaire-irlandaise-bronze\" title=\"Irish Penannular Viking Fibula in Bronze\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIrish penannular\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e secures itself via the tension of the fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Alloy, aged silver or bronze finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eShape:\u003c\/b\u003e Trefoil, three equal branches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eFastening:\u003c\/b\u003e Straight pin with clasp on the back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eDecor:\u003c\/b\u003e Relief interlace on a blackened background\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eWorn on:\u003c\/b\u003e Cape, shawl, wool coat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e Dry cloth, avoid water and perfume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe trefoil fibula is a documented case of recycling. 9th-century Scandinavians brought back \u003cb\u003eCarolingian baldric fittings\u003c\/b\u003e from the West—the metal pieces that held a Frankish warrior's sword harness. These fittings had a three-lobed shape. Rather than melting them down, Northern goldsmiths welded a pin to the back and turned them into brooches; they then copied the shape to produce them themselves. A piece of Frankish military equipment thus became a Scandinavian piece of women's jewelry, and archaeologists today distinguish the Frankish originals from local copies by the fineness of the decor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eTo learn more:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discover \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/forgeron-viking-metier-techniques-metallurgie\" title=\"The Viking Blacksmith: Craft, Techniques, and Metallurgy\"\u003eour article on the Viking blacksmith\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e♦ Complete Your Viking Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover other pieces you might like:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/broche-viking-ronde-animaux-entrelaces\" title=\"Round Viking Brooch with Interlaced Animals\"\u003eRound Viking Brooch with Interlaced Animals\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/fibule-viking-penannulaire-irlandaise-bronze\" title=\"Irish Penannular Viking Fibula in Bronze\"\u003eIrish Penannular Viking Fibula in Bronze\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/fibule-viking-ovale-bombee-rosace\" title=\"Oval Domed Viking Fibula with Rosette\"\u003eOval Domed Viking Fibula with Rosette\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Antique silver","offer_id":57902547992958,"sku":"LCV-VIKINGTRILOBEE-ARGENTVIEILLI","price":29.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bronze","offer_id":57902548025726,"sku":"LCV-VIKINGTRILOBEE-BRONZE","price":29.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/fibule-viking-trilobee-entrelacs-ambiance.jpg?v=1787507211"},{"product_id":"broche-viking-dragon-love-anneau","title":"Viking Coiled Dragon Ring Brooch","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Dragon Closing the Circle\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cb\u003eViking brooch\u003c\/b\u003e is a coiled dragon: its body curls to close into a ring, the head turns inward, the wing rises, and the scaly tail completes the design. The piece is openwork, with the voids revealing the fabric underneath. Find it in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/fibules-broches-vikings\" title=\"Viking Fibulae \u0026amp; Brooches\"\u003ecollection of Viking fibulae and brooches\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a dragon rendered in interlace rather than a clear figure, see the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/broche-viking-bete-urnes-entrelacee\" title=\"Interlaced Urnes Beast Viking Brooch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eUrnes beast\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Sets This Brooch Apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt chooses readability where Norse art often prefers enigma.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eA recognizable beast:\u003c\/b\u003e head, wing, paws, and tail are distinct, without needing to trace the ribbon with your gaze.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eForm follows the animal:\u003c\/b\u003e the ring is not an added frame; it is the body of the dragon itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eOpenwork:\u003c\/b\u003e the voids are part of the design and change appearance depending on the fabric worn underneath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eTwo finishes:\u003c\/b\u003e warm bronze or antique silver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo stay with the dragon theme but in a free-form piece rather than a disc, the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/broche-viking-dragon-en-vol\" title=\"Viking Dragon in Flight Brooch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003edragon in flight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e spreads its wings outside of any frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Alloy, bronze or antique silver finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMotif:\u003c\/b\u003e Coiled dragon closing into a ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eFastening:\u003c\/b\u003e Straight pin with clasp on the back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eStructure:\u003c\/b\u003e Openwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eWorn on:\u003c\/b\u003e Cape, shawl, wool coat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e Dry cloth, avoid water and perfumes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe beast biting its own tail or closing in on itself is a motif that the Scandinavians did not invent, but pushed further than anyone else. In the \u003ci\u003eUrnes style\u003c\/i\u003e, the final phase of Viking art, around 1050-1125, animals became ribbons so fine that one could no longer distinguish the head from the body without tracing the line with a finger. It is called the Urnes style after the carved wooden planks of the Urnes Stave Church in Norway, a World Heritage site—a Christian building covered in entirely pagan-derived decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eTo learn more:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discover \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/creatures-mythologiques-nordiques-guide-complet\" title=\"Norse Mythological Creatures: The Complete Guide\"\u003eour guide to Norse creatures\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e♦ Complete Your Viking Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover other pieces you might like:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/broche-viking-dragon-en-vol\" title=\"Viking Dragon in Flight Brooch\"\u003eViking Dragon in Flight Brooch\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/broche-viking-bete-urnes-entrelacee\" title=\"Interlaced Urnes Beast Viking Brooch\"\u003eInterlaced Urnes Beast Viking Brooch\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/broche-viking-dragon-perche\" title=\"Perched Dragon Viking Brooch\"\u003ePerched Dragon Viking Brooch\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Bronze","offer_id":57902549041534,"sku":"LCV-VIKINGDRAGON-BRONZE","price":29.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Antique silver","offer_id":57902549074302,"sku":"LCV-VIKINGDRAGON-ARGENTVIEILLI","price":29.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/broche-viking-dragon-love-anneau-ambiance.jpg?v=1787507238"},{"product_id":"fibule-viking-ovale-bombee-rosace","title":"Domed Oval Viking Rosette Brooch","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Shape Most Frequently Yielded by Excavations\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis oval \u003cb\u003eViking fibula\u003c\/b\u003e is domed: the top rises into a shell, with a rosette in the center, four beast heads in relief at the cardinal points, and a beaded border that runs around it. It is the most common shape found in Scandinavian graves. Find it in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/fibules-broches-vikings\" title=\"Viking Fibulae \u0026amp; Brooches\"\u003ecollection of Viking fibulae and brooches\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the same shape in a flat, openwork version, see the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/broche-viking-ovale-betes-entrelacees\" title=\"Oval Viking Brooch with Interlaced Beasts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eoval brooch with interlaced beasts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Distinguishes This Fibula\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVolume changes everything: a domed brooch is not perceived the same way as a flat one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eTrue relief:\u003c\/b\u003e the shell catches the light from above and casts a shadow on the fabric, which no flat piece can do.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eRosette and beast heads:\u003c\/b\u003e a geometric pattern in the center, animals on the periphery — the classic composition of oblong fibulae.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eBeaded border:\u003c\/b\u003e a line of raised beads that closes the contour and catches the light on the edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eA piece to wear on heavy fabrics:\u003c\/b\u003e thick wool, capes, coats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you are looking for something lighter for thin fabric, the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/broche-viking-triquetra-noircie\" title=\"Blackened Viking Triquetra Brooch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eblackened triquetra\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e remains flat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Alloy, antique silver finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eShape:\u003c\/b\u003e Domed oval, shell top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eFastening:\u003c\/b\u003e Straight pin with clasp on the back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/b\u003e Central rosette, four beast heads, beaded border\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eWorn on:\u003c\/b\u003e Capes, coats, thick wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Dry cloth, avoid water and perfumes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDomed oval fibulae are so consistent in burials that they serve as an archaeological indicator: finding a \u003cb\u003epair\u003c\/b\u003e of these brooches at the shoulders of a skeleton has long been sufficient to identify a Scandinavian woman's grave. They held the straps of the \u003ci\u003ehangerok\u003c\/i\u003e, an apron-dress worn over the shift, and a small chain often ran from one to the other to hang scissors, a key, or a comb. Their distribution traces the map of Norse expansion: they have been found as far as Russia, Iceland, and L'Anse aux Meadows, Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eTo learn more:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discover \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/vie-quotidienne-viking-village-societe\" title=\"Viking Daily Life: Village and Society\"\u003eour article on Viking daily life\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e♦ Complete Your Viking Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover other pieces you might like:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/broche-viking-ovale-betes-entrelacees\" title=\"Oval Viking Brooch with Interlaced Beasts\"\u003eOval Viking Brooch with Interlaced Beasts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/fibule-viking-ovale-bordure-perlee\" title=\"Oval Viking Fibula with Beaded Border\"\u003eOval Viking Fibula with Beaded Border\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/fibule-viking-trilobee-entrelacs\" title=\"Trilobed Viking Fibula with Interlacing\"\u003eTrilobed Viking Fibula with Interlacing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Antique silver","offer_id":57902549827966,"sku":"LCV-VIKINGOVALE-ARGENTVIEILLI","price":29.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/fibule-viking-ovale-bombee-rosace-ambiance.jpg?v=1787507264"},{"product_id":"broche-viking-dragon-perche","title":"Perched Dragon Viking Brooch with Dangling Tail","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Perched Dragon, Hanging Tail\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cb\u003eViking brooch\u003c\/b\u003e depicts a perched dragon with wings folded back, mouth open, and crest raised. Its long, scaly tail hangs freely below its body, forming a curve: the piece is read vertically rather than horizontally. Bronze finish, pin on the back. Find it in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/fibules-broches-vikings\" title=\"Viking Fibulae \u0026amp; Brooches\"\u003ecollection of Viking fibulae and brooches\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe same manufacturer offers a second, very different sculpture: the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/broche-viking-dragon-en-vol\" title=\"Viking Dragon in Flight Brooch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003edragon in flight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, with wings spread and a silver finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Sets This Brooch Apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is the only piece in the category that features a freely hanging section.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eA vertical line:\u003c\/b\u003e the hanging tail gives the brooch a height that no disc-shaped piece has.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eFolded wings:\u003c\/b\u003e they hug the animal's back instead of opening, keeping the silhouette compact despite its length.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eBronze only:\u003c\/b\u003e this model does not exist in a silver finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eClear details:\u003c\/b\u003e jaw, teeth, and crest are distinctly molded and blackened in the recesses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a dragon contained within a disc rather than a free-form piece, see the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/broche-viking-dragon-love-anneau\" title=\"Viking Dragon Coiled in a Ring Brooch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003edragon coiled in a ring\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Alloy, bronze finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003ePattern:\u003c\/b\u003e Perched dragon, folded wings, hanging tail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eAttachment:\u003c\/b\u003e Straight pin with clasp on the back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eWorn on:\u003c\/b\u003e Lapel, collar, jacket, cloak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e Dry cloth, avoid water and perfumes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eScandinavian dragons did not always fly. In the texts, \u003ci\u003eFáfnir\u003c\/i\u003e—the most famous of them—has no wings: he is a giant worm, an \u003ci\u003eormr\u003c\/i\u003e, who crawls to the stream to drink and is killed by Sigurd, who hides in a pit dug in his path. Dragon wings are a late continental import, arriving in Norse imagery with Christianity. A piece like this one, winged and perched, therefore belongs more to the \u003ci\u003emedieval\u003c\/i\u003e dragon than to the serpent of the sagas—and we prefer to be transparent about it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eTo learn more:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discover \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/creatures-mythologiques-nordiques-guide-complet\" title=\"Norse Mythological Creatures: The Complete Guide\"\u003eour guide to Norse creatures\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e♦ Complete Your Viking Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover other pieces you might like:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/broche-viking-dragon-en-vol\" title=\"Viking Dragon in Flight Brooch\"\u003eViking Dragon in Flight Brooch\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/broche-viking-dragon-love-anneau\" title=\"Viking Dragon Coiled in a Ring Brooch\"\u003eViking Dragon Coiled in a Ring Brooch\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/broche-viking-bete-urnes-entrelacee\" title=\"Viking Intertwined Urnes Beast Brooch\"\u003eViking Intertwined Urnes Beast Brooch\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Bronze","offer_id":57902552121726,"sku":"LCV-VIKINGDRAGON-BRONZE","price":29.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/broche-viking-dragon-perche-ambiance.jpg?v=1787507286"},{"product_id":"broche-viking-dragon-en-vol","title":"Silver Flying Dragon Viking Brooch","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOpen Wings, Straight Tail\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cb\u003eViking brooch\u003c\/b\u003e depicts a dragon in flight: both wings open wide, ribbed and openwork between the struts, the neck rises up, and the tapered tail descends straight beneath the body. The silhouette is almost symmetrical. Silver-colored finish, pin on the back. Find it in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/fibules-broches-vikings\" title=\"Viking Fibulae \u0026amp; Brooches\"\u003ecollection of Viking fibulae and brooches\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe same manufacturer offers a second, very distinct sculpture: the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/broche-viking-dragon-perche\" title=\"Bronze Perched Dragon Viking Brooch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ebronze perched dragon\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, with wings folded.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Sets This Brooch Apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is the widest piece in the department, and the easiest to position straight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eWingspan:\u003c\/b\u003e the open wings provide a width that no disc can reach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eSymmetry:\u003c\/b\u003e the wings are mirrored, which is unforgiving of casting flaws—and makes placement obvious.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eOpenwork between the ribs:\u003c\/b\u003e the piece remains light despite its size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eSilver-colored only:\u003c\/b\u003e this model does not exist in bronze.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a compact piece rather than a spread-out one, the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/broche-viking-triquetra-noircie\" title=\"Blackened Triquetra Viking Brooch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eblackened triquetra\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e fits within a circle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Alloy, silver-colored finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eDesign:\u003c\/b\u003e Dragon in flight, wings spread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eFastening:\u003c\/b\u003e Straight pin with clasp on the back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eStructure:\u003c\/b\u003e Openwork between the wing ribs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eWorn on:\u003c\/b\u003e Lapel, jacket, cape, coat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e Dry cloth, avoid water and perfumes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe winged dragon arrived late in the Nordic imagination. The creatures of the sagas crawl: \u003ci\u003eJörmungandr\u003c\/i\u003e is a serpent that encircles the earth, \u003ci\u003eFáfnir\u003c\/i\u003e a worm that drags its belly to the stream. What flies in Viking art are the figureheads of ships—and here, the word matters: the Scandinavians designated a ship with a dragon figurehead as a \u003ci\u003edreki\u003c\/i\u003e. The Icelandic law \u003ci\u003eÚlfljótslög\u003c\/i\u003e even required \u003cb\u003eremoving the carved head before approaching land\u003c\/b\u003e, so as not to frighten the protective spirits of the land. The dragon was therefore, literally, a detachable figurehead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eTo learn more:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discover \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/drakkar-bateau-viking-construction-navigation\" title=\"Viking Drakkar: Construction, Navigation, and Expeditions\"\u003eour article on drakkars\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e♦ Complete Your Viking Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover other pieces you might like:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/broche-viking-dragon-perche\" title=\"Bronze Perched Dragon Viking Brooch\"\u003eBronze Perched Dragon Viking Brooch\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/broche-viking-dragon-love-anneau\" title=\"Coiled Ring Dragon Viking Brooch\"\u003eCoiled Ring Dragon Viking Brooch\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/broche-viking-triquetra-noircie\" title=\"Blackened Triquetra Viking Brooch\"\u003eBlackened Triquetra Viking Brooch\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Silver","offer_id":57902552973694,"sku":"LCV-VIKINGDRAGON-ARGENTE","price":29.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/broche-viking-dragon-en-vol-ambiance.jpg?v=1787507307"},{"product_id":"broche-viking-bete-urnes-entrelacee","title":"Interlaced Urnes-Style Viking Brooch","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Beast That Knots Itself\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cb\u003eViking brooch\u003c\/b\u003e is crafted in the Urnes style: the animal is no longer a silhouette but a ribbon, folding over, crossing, and biting itself. The almond-shaped eye and jaw mark the head; the rest requires following the line. The piece is openwork, which makes the knot legible. Find it in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/fibules-broches-vikings\" title=\"Fibules \u0026amp; Broches Vikings\"\u003ecollection of Viking fibulae and brooches\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a more immediately identifiable beast, see instead the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/broche-viking-dragon-love-anneau\" title=\"Broche Viking Dragon Lové en Anneau\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ering-coiled dragon brooch\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Sets This Brooch Apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt belongs to a dated style, not a vague Nordic register.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eAn identifiable style:\u003c\/b\u003e the thin ribbon, figure-eight loops, and biting jaw are the signature of Urnes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eA progressive reading:\u003c\/b\u003e the piece does not reveal itself at once, it must be deciphered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eOpenwork:\u003c\/b\u003e the voids count as much as the metal in the design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eTwo finishes:\u003c\/b\u003e antique silver for contrast, bronze for warmth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the same family of decoration in a closed shape, the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/broche-viking-ovale-betes-entrelacees\" title=\"Broche Viking Ovale aux Bêtes Entrelacées\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eoval brooch with interlaced beasts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e encloses the knot within a frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Alloy, antique silver or bronze finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eStyle:\u003c\/b\u003e Urnes, interlaced ribbon-beast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eFastening:\u003c\/b\u003e Straight pin with clasp, on the back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eStructure:\u003c\/b\u003e Openwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eWorn on:\u003c\/b\u003e Cape, shawl, coat, lapel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e Dry cloth, avoid water and perfumes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Urnes Stave Church, which gave its name to the style, is a rare case: its oldest carved planks are not original to it. They come from an \u003cb\u003eearlier, dismantled building\u003c\/b\u003e, the north portal of which was reused by 11th-century goldsmiths in the subsequent construction. It depicts a slender quadruped grappling with snakes, engraved in interlaced ribbons — an entirely pagan decoration, reused as is on a Christian church. The site has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1979.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eTo go further:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discover \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/symboles-vikings-signification-guide-complet\" title=\"Les 17 Symboles Vikings et Leur Signification Profonde\"\u003eour guide to Viking symbols\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e♦ Complete Your Viking Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover other pieces you might like:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/broche-viking-ovale-betes-entrelacees\" title=\"Broche Viking Ovale aux Bêtes Entrelacées\"\u003eOval Viking Brooch with Interlaced Beasts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/broche-viking-dragon-love-anneau\" title=\"Broche Viking Dragon Lové en Anneau\"\u003eRing-Coiled Dragon Viking Brooch\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/fibule-viking-trilobee-entrelacs\" title=\"Fibule Viking Trilobée à Entrelacs\"\u003eTrilobed Viking Fibula with Interlace\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Antique silver","offer_id":57902554546558,"sku":"LCV-VIKINGBETE-ARGENTVIEILLI","price":29.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bronze","offer_id":57902554579326,"sku":"LCV-VIKINGBETE-BRONZE","price":29.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/broche-viking-bete-urnes-entrelacee-ambiance.jpg?v=1787507328"},{"product_id":"fibule-viking-ovale-bordure-perlee","title":"Oval Viking Brooch with Beaded Border","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTwo Beaded Borders Around a Knot\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis oval \u003cb\u003eViking fibula\u003c\/b\u003e is made of bronze: in the center, two openwork intertwined beasts; all around, a double row of raised beads frames the motif. The piece is flat, with a straight pin and clasp on the back. Find it in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/fibules-broches-vikings\" title=\"Viking Fibulae \u0026amp; Brooches\"\u003ecollection of Viking fibulae and brooches\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a domed oval rather than a flat one, see the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/fibule-viking-ovale-bombee-rosace\" title=\"Domed Rosette Viking Oval Fibula\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003edomed rosette oval fibula\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Sets This Fibula Apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bronze and the border make all the difference on an otherwise classic shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eThe only warm-toned oval:\u003c\/b\u003e our other ovals are silver-colored; this one matches brown and green wools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eDouble beaded border:\u003c\/b\u003e two rows of beads rather than a simple rim, adding relief to the edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eOpenwork:\u003c\/b\u003e the fabric is visible through the central knot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eFlat:\u003c\/b\u003e it is suitable for fabrics that our domed pieces might not support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo stay in bronze on a round shape, the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/fibule-viking-penannulaire-irlandaise-bronze\" title=\"Irish Penannular Viking Fibula in Bronze\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIrish penannular fibula\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e shares this hue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Alloy, bronze finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eShape:\u003c\/b\u003e Flat oval, openwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eFastening:\u003c\/b\u003e Straight pin with clasp on the back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eDecor:\u003c\/b\u003e Two intertwined beasts, double beaded border\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eWorn on:\u003c\/b\u003e Cape, shawl, wool coat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Dry cloth, avoid water and perfume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe beaded border is not just an ornament: it is the mark of a technique. Originally, the goldsmith would solder tiny metal beads one by one around the perimeter—this is \u003cb\u003egranulation\u003c\/b\u003e, an Etruscan process adopted throughout the ancient and medieval world, which required heating without melting. The difficulty was such that the technique was lost in Europe and only rediscovered in the 20th century by analyzing ancient pieces. On Scandinavian fibulae, true granulation very early on existed alongside its cast imitation—exactly as it is here.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eTo learn more:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discover \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/forgeron-viking-metier-techniques-metallurgie\" title=\"The Viking Blacksmith: Trade, Techniques and Metallurgy\"\u003eour article on the Viking blacksmith\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e♦ Complete Your Viking Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover other pieces you might like:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/fibule-viking-ovale-bombee-rosace\" title=\"Domed Rosette Viking Oval Fibula\"\u003eDomed Rosette Viking Oval Fibula\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/fibule-viking-penannulaire-irlandaise-bronze\" title=\"Irish Penannular Viking Fibula in Bronze\"\u003eIrish Penannular Viking Fibula in Bronze\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/broche-viking-ovale-betes-entrelacees\" title=\"Intertwined Beast Viking Oval Brooch\"\u003eIntertwined Beast Viking Oval Brooch\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Bronze","offer_id":57902564376958,"sku":"LCV-VIKINGOVALE-BRONZE","price":29.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/fibule-viking-ovale-bordure-perlee-ambiance.jpg?v=1787507354"},{"product_id":"fibule-viking-penannulaire-spirales","title":"Viking Penannular Spiral Fibula","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOne Ring, One Pin, Nothing More\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis penannular \u003cb\u003eViking brooch\u003c\/b\u003e is reduced to the essentials: a smooth, open ring with two ends curled into small spirals, and a long pin that pivots freely around it. No engraved decoration, no plates. Three finishes to choose from. Find it in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/fibules-broches-vikings\" title=\"Viking Brooches \u0026amp; Pins\"\u003ecollection of Viking brooches and pins\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the same fastening with granulated decoration, see the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/fibule-viking-penannulaire-irlandaise-bronze\" title=\"Irish Penannular Viking Brooch in Bronze\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIrish penannular brooch\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Sets This Brooch Apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is the most functional piece in the department, and the only one in three shades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eNo decoration:\u003c\/b\u003e no interlace, no beasts. The form is the subject.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eSpiral terminals:\u003c\/b\u003e the end of the wire is simply coiled back on itself — the oldest solution for finishing a ring without a sharp point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eThree finishes:\u003c\/b\u003e bronze, antique tin, or copper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eNothing to break:\u003c\/b\u003e no hinge, no spring, no clasp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf your fabric is too thin for this setup, the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/fibule-viking-ecusson-entrelacs\" title=\"Viking Escutcheon Brooch with Interlace\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eescutcheon brooch\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e fastens with a pin and clasp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Alloy, bronze, antique tin, or copper finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eShape:\u003c\/b\u003e Smooth penannular ring, spiral terminals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eFastening:\u003c\/b\u003e Movable pin, held by the tension of the fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eWorn on:\u003c\/b\u003e Cape, shawl, thick wool coat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e Dry cloth, avoid water and perfume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe penannular brooch is one of the rare objects that spans all of European history without changing its principle. It is found among the Iron Age Celts, the Romans in Britain, the Irish of the 8th century, the Scandinavians of the 10th — and it still works the same way today. The most famous, the \u003cb\u003eTara Brooch\u003c\/b\u003e, discovered in 1850 on an Irish beach and dated to around 700, features over seventy different motifs on less than nine centimeters in diameter, including filigree, granulation, and cast glass. It has no actual connection to the Hill of Tara: the merchant who sold it invented the name to sell it for a higher price.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eTo learn more:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discover \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/rollo-vikings-histoire-vraie-rollon-normandie\" title=\"Rollo in Vikings: The True History of Rollo of Normandy\"\u003eour article on the Vikings who settled in the West\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e♦ Complete Your Viking Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover other pieces you might like:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/fibule-viking-penannulaire-irlandaise-bronze\" title=\"Irish Penannular Viking Brooch in Bronze\"\u003eIrish Penannular Viking Brooch in Bronze\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/fibule-viking-penannulaire-entrelacs-celtiques\" title=\"Viking Penannular Brooch with Celtic Interlace\"\u003eViking Penannular Brooch with Celtic Interlace\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/fibule-viking-ecusson-entrelacs\" title=\"Viking Escutcheon Brooch with Interlace\"\u003eViking Escutcheon Brooch with Interlace\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Bronze","offer_id":57902578958718,"sku":"LCV-VIKINGPENANNULAIRE-BRONZE","price":29.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Antique pewter","offer_id":57902578893182,"sku":"LCV-VIKINGPENANNULAIRE-ETAINVIEILLI","price":29.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Copper","offer_id":57902578925950,"sku":"LCV-VIKINGPENANNULAIRE-CUIVRE","price":29.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/fibule-viking-penannulaire-spirales-ambiance.jpg?v=1787507376"},{"product_id":"broche-epingle-squelette-gothique","title":"Gothic Skeleton Pin Brooch","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Safety Pin, Dressed in a Skeleton\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cb\u003ebrooch\u003c\/b\u003e uses the principle of a safety pin: a long stem, a spring, and a cap that catches the pin. The body is sculpted as a skeleton—a skull at one end, with a rib cage and hand gripping along the stem. Alloy with an antiqued silver finish. Find it in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/fibules-broches-vikings\" title=\"Fibules \u0026amp; Broches Vikings\"\u003ecollection of fibulae and brooches\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA quick clarification:\u003c\/b\u003e this motif is not Nordic. To stay within the Scandinavian style, take a look at the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/broche-viking-bete-urnes-entrelacee\" title=\"Broche Viking Bête d'Urnes Entrelacée\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eintertwined Urnes beast\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Sets This Brooch Apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is the only one in our collection where the fastening mechanism is also the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eA safety closure:\u003c\/b\u003e the tip is captured in a cap, just like a safety pin—nothing like a classic brooch clasp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eGoes through thick layers:\u003c\/b\u003e coat lapels, bag straps, or double layers of wool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eDecor sculpted onto the stem:\u003c\/b\u003e the skeleton follows the length of the pin rather than being mounted on a plate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eUnapologetically Gothic:\u003c\/b\u003e we do not present this as a Viking piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the other non-Nordic piece in our collection, see the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/broche-sphinx-tete-de-mort-argent-vieilli\" title=\"Broche Sphinx Tête-de-Mort en Argent Vieilli\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eskull sphinx brooch\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Alloy, antiqued silver finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMotif:\u003c\/b\u003e Skeleton, skull and hand on the stem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eFastening:\u003c\/b\u003e Spring-loaded safety pin with cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eWear on:\u003c\/b\u003e Coat, jacket, bag, shoulder strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e Dry cloth, avoid water and perfumes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe modern safety pin was patented in 1849 by the American Walter Hunt, who invented it in three hours to pay off a fifteen-dollar debt—then sold his patent for four hundred dollars, without imagining what he was giving up. The principle, however, is much older: the Roman \u003ci\u003efibula\u003c\/i\u003e and Bronze Age pins already functioned using a spring and cap. What Hunt actually invented was the single-wire, weld-free version—the only one that could be mass-produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eLearn more:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discover \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/vie-quotidienne-viking-village-societe\" title=\"La Vie Quotidienne Viking : Village et Société\"\u003eour article on Viking daily life\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e♦ Complete Your Viking Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover other pieces you might like:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/broche-sphinx-tete-de-mort-argent-vieilli\" title=\"Broche Sphinx Tête-de-Mort en Argent Vieilli\"\u003eAntiqued Silver Skull Sphinx Brooch\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/broche-viking-bete-urnes-entrelacee\" title=\"Broche Viking Bête d'Urnes Entrelacée\"\u003eViking Intertwined Urnes Beast Brooch\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/fibule-viking-penannulaire-spirales\" title=\"Fibule Viking Pénannulaire à Spirales\"\u003eViking Penannular Spiral Fibula\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Antique silver","offer_id":57902585577854,"sku":"LCV-EPINGLESQUELETTE-ARGENTVIEILLI","price":29.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/broche-epingle-squelette-gothique-ambiance.jpg?v=1787507406"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/collections\/fibules-broches-vikings.jpg?v=1787257796","url":"https:\/\/www.le-comptoir-viking.fr\/en\/collections\/fibules-broches-vikings.oembed","provider":"Le Comptoir Viking","version":"1.0","type":"link"}