Zoomorphic Penannular Brooches

• Main Author: Kilbride-Jones, H.E (auth)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: London Society of Antiquaries of London 1980
• Series: Reports of the Research Committee of the Society of Antiquaries of London XXXIX
• Subjects: British Isles; Archaeology by period / region; Antiques & collectables: jewellery; pin-head; square-headed pin; pin; decoration; clothes; fastener; Celtic; metal; metal-worker
• Online Access: OAPEN Library: download the publication; OAPEN Library: description of the publication

This is a study of a distinctive type of Celtic jewellery called zoomorphic penannular brooches, popular in the British Isles from the second century AD to the mid fifth century AD. In this type of jewellery, the terminals are fashioned into stylised animals' heads. The brooches are fully illus...