{"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","url":"https:\/\/www.le-comptoir-viking.fr\/en\/products\/broche-sphinx-tete-de-mort-argent-vieilli","provider":"Le Comptoir Viking","version":"1.0","type":"link"}