{"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","url":"https:\/\/www.le-comptoir-viking.fr\/en\/products\/fibule-viking-ovale-bordure-perlee","provider":"Le Comptoir Viking","version":"1.0","type":"link"}