The prototype for this piece was a circular gold-plated silver brooch found at Suotniemi in Kakisalmi. The ornamentation of this unique find, which dates from the 13th century, is the palmette motif used in ancient Greece. This particular brooch probably came to Finland from Sweden.
Location of discovery: Kakisalmi. Material: Silver.
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The prototype for this piece was a circular gold-plated silver brooch found at Suotniemi in Kakisalmi. The ornamentation of this unique find, which dates from the 13th century, is the palmette motif used in ancient Greece. This particular brooch probably came to Finland from Sweden.
