disc fibula with satyrs head 1st 2nd century bronze Viking en ridder speelgoed finished by hand-forging

finished by hand-forging

Its tip is reinforced by a brass chape with intricate cut-outs and an acorn-shaped tip

a stainless steel mug

Dragons were the mythical counterparts of serpents and were incorporated into the earliest myths of humankind

making it impressive both in battle and as a decorative weapon

disc fibula with satyrs head 1st 2nd century bronze Viking en ridder speelgoed finished by hand-forgingIn the 2nd century AD the Roman developed fibula continues thanks to new designs and techniques. A popular type from this period was the shield fibula, also called a disc fibula, with a decorative disc shaped center that was often richly decorated with inlaid gemstones or stamped motifs. This combination of functionality and aesthetics made the disc fibula a popular piece of jewelry and status symbol in the Roman Empire. This specimen shows a satyr's