This piece of jewellery from the Viking Era features a depiction of a thin wriggling creature, whose ribbon-like shape has coiled into an intricate pattern. The edge is adorned with four animal heads looking inwards. Animals were not always depicted naturally: on the contrary, the imagination was allowed to roam free. Animals became creatures of the imagination. The centre of this handsome piece of jewellery features St. Johns Arms, which was considered a symbol that protected from evil.
Location of discovery: Lansi-Suomi.
Period: 800-1025.
Material: Bronze.
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