Trefoil Brooch from Stora Ryk

Replica of the Viking trefoil brooch from Stora Ryk.

Here you can buy an authentic replica of a Viking trefoil brooch in filigree decoration style that was made after a model of the treasure trove of Stora Ryk in Sweden.

The original of the Viking Age trefoil brooch from Stora Ryk was made with filigree, elaborate granulation and was a masterpiece of viking jewelry craft. It dates to the middle of the 10th century AD and is shown today in the National Historical Museum in Stockholm and

The treassure hoard from Stora Ryk included in addition to the trefoil brooch some beads of silver, glass and semiprecious stone and as well a number of granulated pendants in silver and bronze, coins and a necklace. The trove was found in 1936 on the farm of Stora Ryk in Färgelanda / Dalsland
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Instead of the difficult and costly granulation technic of the original this replica is cast from bronze. So we can offer this beautiful viking jewelry at a very attractive price. Available in bronze with a beautiful golden tint and in silver plated.

On the back of the trefoil brooch from Stora Ryk a stable needle is attached which makes it suitable for closing heavy stuff as well. The Diameter of the Viking brooch is 7 cm.

Once the trefoil brooch was worn centered on the breast of the Viking woman's dress or used to close lighter cloaks and was a popular accessory for the historical garb of the Viking Age.