Dierenkop schildpadbroche Gotland, brons korting tag This ring is based on

This ring is based on a motif that was used extensively in almost all European countries during the Renaissance

A pair consists of one raven looking to the left and one raven looking to the right

Knife blades like this were used all over Europe from the 5th to the 12th century

The original has silver granulation that was soldered on the jewel

The Balthasar cuirass is designed in the same style as other Balthasar armor parts

Dierenkop schildpadbroche Gotland, brons korting tag This ring is based onThis turtle brooch is a replica of an 8th 11th century original excavated on Gotland, Sweden. Turtle brooches like these were worn in pairs by Viking women on their hangeroc. Decorative beads and other jewelry were often worn between the turtle brooches.