Zoomorphic Penannular Brooches

• Yazar: Kilbride-Jones, H.E (auth)
• Materyal Türü: Elektronik Kitap Bölümü
• Dil: İngilizce
• Baskı/Yayın Bilgisi: London Society of Antiquaries of London 1980
• Seri Bilgileri: Reports of the Research Committee of the Society of Antiquaries of London XXXIX
• Konular: British Isles; Archaeology by period / region; Antiques & collectables: jewellery; pin-head; square-headed pin; pin; decoration; clothes; fastener; Celtic; metal; metal-worker
• Online Erişim: 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...