Norwegian rosette-brooches of the 3rd century AD: their construction, materials and technique
Year: 2022
Type: article
Abstract: This study of Norwegian rosette-brooches, dated to the 3rd century AD, shows they were made of a range of metals. The intention always seems to have been to apply gold decoration, made with embossed gilded silver sheets with a pattem formed from beaded wire, to a 'white.' object. The gilded silver sheet appears to have been made by two different methods, and the bow and spring werejoined in two ways. The brooch springs were made of drawn silver wire, an occurrence of the technique several centuries earlier than has previously been noted.
Source: Historical Metallurgy
Authors: Plahter, Unn, Astrup, Eva, Straume, Eldrid
Institution: University of Oslo
Language: English
Subfield: Archeology
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7217208793