Tortoise Brooches, Small Lightweight ECOpremiumtank_sizeguide Based on archaeological finds

Based on archaeological finds

East Carolina University Nautical Research Journal

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Tortoise Brooches, Small Lightweight ECOpremiumtank_sizeguide Based on archaeological findsA pair of carefully handmade and detailed small sized and lightweight tortoise brooches. Tortoise brooches (dress brooches) are worn in pairs on the front of a Viking woman's dress. It was customary to suspend a string of beads and charms between them. Small sized tortoise brooches are quite practical, as they do not weigh down the dress as much. They were also worn by children, which is evident in finds such as from Birka. Material: Bronze Size: 7. 5