Description
This ‘semi-annular’ brooch was found a grave site at Laivai Lithuania ~760 – 980. The town was located on a river trade route between Coronian Lagoon in the Baltic and Constantinople. This route required a long portage to connect to the Dnieper north of Kiev, but for Viking Age traders it was still the shortest route between the southeastern Baltic and Byzantium (Constantinople – modern Istanbul)
70mm – 30mm or 2 5/8″ x 2″ Bronze
