{"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","url":"https:\/\/www.le-comptoir-viking.fr\/en\/products\/broche-viking-dragon-perche","provider":"Le Comptoir Viking","version":"1.0","type":"link"}