{"product_id":"perle-viking-triquetra-medaillon-bronze","title":"Viking Triquetra Medallion Bead: Bronze","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe three-branched knot, centered and surrounded by scrolls\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA single three-branched knot in the center of a medallion, surrounded by scrolls, on a \u003cstrong\u003ebeard and hair bead\u003c\/strong\u003e made of bronze-patinated alloy. The triquetra is treated here like a coat of arms, not as a repeating pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind this model in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/perles-viking-barbe-cheveux\"\u003ecollection of Viking beard and hair beads\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat sets this beard bead apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe patinated bronze darkens the background of the medallion: the knot stands out all the more as it is the only motif on the face.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA design drawn with a single continuous line, with no beginning or end — it can be read from any angle; the bead has no right-side up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eA slide-on, not a clasp:\u003c\/b\u003e the bead slides onto the lock of hair before braiding. It is the thickness of the braid that holds it in place, so there is nothing that can break.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eBore hole of approximately 6 mm:\u003c\/b\u003e the only criterion that truly matters. It must be slightly narrower than the finished braid, and slightly wider than the loose lock of hair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Zinc alloy, patinated bronze finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eInner bore:\u003c\/b\u003e approximately 6 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e approximately 10 mm in height, 8 mm in diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eWear:\u003c\/b\u003e beard, mustache, or hair, on a braided lock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eSold:\u003c\/b\u003e individually\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe triquetra can be found engraved on the \u003cstrong\u003eFunbo runestone\u003c\/strong\u003e in Sweden, and just as much in Irish insular art: the Book of Kells contains several. This is why the \"Celtic knot\" label is only half-correct — the two regions crossed paths throughout the Viking Age, and untangling one from the other on a given interlace often requires a specialist's eye. Its interpretation as a symbol of the Trinity comes from Christianization and not from pagan usage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo learn more, our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/coiffure-viking\"\u003eViking hairstyle guide\u003c\/a\u003e details cuts, braids, and beards with supporting sources, and our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/futhark-ancien-alphabet-runique-viking-complet\"\u003eFuthark alphabet guide\u003c\/a\u003e covers each sign one by one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete your set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/perle-viking-patte-ours-bronze\"\u003eViking Bear Paw Bead: The Berserker's Mark\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/perle-viking-masque-barbu-argent\"\u003eSilver Viking Bearded Mask Bead: The Metal Face\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/perle-viking-triquetra-argent\"\u003eSilver Viking Triquetra Bead: The Endless Knot\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57913631211902,"sku":"LCV-PERLE-TRIQUETRAMEDAILLONBRONZE","price":7.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/perle-viking-triquetra-medaillon-bronze-ambiance.jpg?v=1787662130","url":"https:\/\/www.le-comptoir-viking.fr\/en\/products\/perle-viking-triquetra-medaillon-bronze","provider":"Le Comptoir Viking","version":"1.0","type":"link"}