Product description
This Viking belt end is made in the Borre style (825-970). It is suitable for a belt strap with a width of 3 cm and the belt end itself measures 6,8 x 2,6 cm. It is bronze coloured.
Examples of this belt end have been found at the ship-burial at Borre, Vestfold, Norway. They are of the exact same shape: a long belt end with geometric patterns filling the surface, ending in a triangular animal head. The execution of the animal head of this reproduced belt strap is similar to the historical originals excavated in Borre. The animal heads are shown en face and give the impression that their bodies are viewed from above.
However, the decoration of the belt ends is different. The belt ends from the ship-burial at Borre are decorated with geometric but more angular patterns. The more round patterns on the reproduced belt end seems to be inspired on Jellinge style patterns. Viking art was applied to several other media beside metalwork, like wood-carvings and stone sculptures like grave slabs. Attractive patterns that were typical for some media were applied to other media. This seems to be the case for this belt end: patterns typical for stone sculptures are here applied to metalwork.
Product details:
Length: 6.8 cm
Width: 2.6 cm;
Belt width: 3 cm min.;
Material: zamak / silvered zamak;
Fastening: pin & ring;
Based on a historic original: Yes;
Transport weight (gram): 30 *
This item is produced in limited quantities only. This means that every piece is unique. Sizes & finish may vary lightly from piece to piece.
Packaged with 100% recycled material
When packaging this item, we exclusively use 100% recycled plastic and recycled paper/cardboard from FSC certified forests. We reuse a large part of the material directly without the intervention of a recycling process.
Recycle the material by separating your waste:
1. Cardboard: separate or reuse your paper.
2. Plastic cushions, clothing bags and plastic tape: separate or reuse your plastic. If possible, pierce the cushions with a volume reduction needle.
3. Paper packaging for jewelry and small items: these have a plastic inner layer. Remove these, then separate your paper and plastic.
