Chess-piece; walrus ivory; king: bearded wearing floriated crown, mantle, brooch, tunic, seated upon high-backed chair; holding sheathed sword across knees; chair: back ornamented in two compartments with double floral scroll and dragon with floriated tail: interlaced designs on sides.

Date: circa 1150 - 1200 AD

COL: [MCM3280](http://www.britishmuseum.org/research/collection_online/collection_object_details.aspx?partId=1&objectId=398)


Height: 98.31 millimetres Width: 53.67 millimetres Depth: 34.27 millimetres Weight: 215.4 grains

Made by Daniel Pett and Lucy Ellis from 133 photographs taken with a Nikon D5100.

A king from the Lewis chessmen

**Collection:** Prehistory and Historical Archeology Dept.

**Inv.-No.:** [UF-22511.1](https://www.online.landessammlungen-noe.at/objects/1014670)

**Material:** Silver

**Dimensions:** 7,71 x 4,47 cm, 17 mm

**Dating:** 475 - 525 CE

The silver brooch is distinguished by its semi-circular, hollow headplate. The headplate is embellished with five buttons of alternating shapes, which have been inserted, soldered and secured by iron pins. Three of these buttons are still intact. The longitudinally profiled bow is fitted with a diamond-shaped base plate featuring an animal head at one end. The inner surfaces of the head and base plates are decorated with five spiral tendrils in a fluted pattern, whilst the eyes and nostrils of the animal head are gilded. The frame of the foot and the central bar of the clasp are nielloed. 

This object was digitized through the ‘Kulturerbe digital’ program of the Federal Ministry for Arts, Culture, Public Service and Sport.

Bow Fibula

**Collection:** Roman Archeology Dept.
 
**Inv.-No.:** [CAR-M-2802](https://www.online.landessammlungen-noe.at/objects/1306555)

**Material:** Bronze, enamel

**Dimensions:** 3,5 x 0,6 cm

**Dating:** 2nd - early 3rd century AD

Brooch in the shape of a shoe-sole with a hinge mechanism and a border loop at the heel. The base plate is completely enamelled in green, and the nail decoration is suggested by 25 preserved (and two missing) dark blue enamel dots. The pin is only partially preserved.

This object was digitized through the 'Kulturerbe digital' program of the Federal Ministry for Arts, Culture, Public Service and Sport.

Shoe-sole brooch

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Butang Brooch Chain Baju Melayu Keris

**Collection:** Prehistory and Historical Archeology Dept.

**Inv.-No.:** [UF-6981.1](https://www.online.landessammlungen-noe.at/objects/254562)

**Material:** Gold plated silver

**Dimensions:** 5,74 x 2,66 cm, 10,5 mm

**Dating:** 6th Century

This silver brooch has a gold-plated surface. The brooch stands out due to its rich decoration, expressed through the dense arrangement of seven small buttons around the edge of the semicircular head plate and its intricate design. There is an animal head at the base of the brooch. The head plate, sides of the bow and base plate are all elaborately carved. Niello-decorated strips outline the contours.

This object was digitized through the ‘Kulturerbe digital’ program of the Federal Ministry for Arts, Culture, Public Service and Sport.

**Collection:** Roman Archeology Dept.
 
**Inv.-No.:** [CAR-M-9072](https://www.online.landessammlungen-noe.at/objects/1520928)

**Material:** Bronze, enamel

**Dimensions:** 4,1 x 0,9 cm

**Dating:** 2nd - early 3rd century AD

Brooch in the shape of a shoe-sole with a hinge construction and a non-pierced edge loop. The central area is filled with dark blue enamel. The edge of the sole is decorated with a continuous row of fine, successive dots. The pin holder survives only in fragments, and the pin is missing.

This object was digitized through the 'Kulturerbe digital' program of the Federal Ministry for Arts, Culture, Public Service and Sport.

**Collection:** Roman Archeology Dept.
 
**Inv.-No.:** [CAR-M-2800](https://www.online.landessammlungen-noe.at/objects/1306553)

**Material:** Bronze, enamel

**Dimensions:** 3,8 x 1 cm

**Dating:** 2nd - early 3rd century AD

A brooch in the shape of a shoe-sole with a hinge construction and a small loop at the heel. The base plate with a narrow frame is entirely enameled in orange-red, and the nail decoration is indicated by about 14 points without enamel inlays. The narrow edge of the sole is adorned with a continuous row of fine, successive dots. The pin and pin holder survive only in fragments.

This object was digitized through the 'Kulturerbe digital' program of the Federal Ministry for Arts, Culture, Public Service and Sport.

**Collection:** Prehistory and Historical Archeology Dept.

**Inv.-No.:** [UF-19875.244](https://www.online.landessammlungen-noe.at/objects/1006754)

**Material:** Bronze

**Dimensions:** 8,62 x 3,8 cm, 8,1 mm

**Dating:** 15 - 375 CE

The artefact is a bronze pin brooch in its complete form, featuring a tall, trapezoidal pin holder. The bow and the pin are connected by a rivet, around which the pin can move. Both are extended beyond the rivet eye by two pliers-like jaws. When the pin is closed, these jaws press against each other and apply tension to the brooch. This is followed by a short, straight shank, which ends in a bent-up segment.

This object was digitized through the ‘Kulturerbe digital’ program of the Federal Ministry for Arts, Culture, Public Service and Sport.

Pliers Brooch

**Collection:** Prehistory and Historical Archeology Dept.

**Inv.-No.:** [UF-22958.86](https://www.online.landessammlungen-noe.at/objects/1117156)

**Material:** Gold pleated silver

**Dimensions:** 55 mm

**Dating:** 1200 - 1350 CE

Brooch with double star-shaped frame. The frame is characterised by a round, semi-plastic shape, with the inner ring forming an eight-pointed star with lily-shaped tips. The inner sides feature smooth nodules in the centre, and between each lily there is a berry-shaped nodule connecting them and thus forming the second outer ring of the frame.

This object was digitized through the ‘Kulturerbe digital’ program of the Federal Ministry for Arts, Culture, Public Service and Sport.

Gold pleated silver brooch

**Collection:** Prehistory and Historical Archeology Dept.

**Inv.-No.:** [UF-22958.63](https://www.online.landessammlungen-noe.at/objects/1117127)

**Material:** Gold pleated silver

**Dimensions:** 57 mm

**Dating:** 1250 - 1300 CE

Brooch with star-shaped frame with eight points. The frame, which is star-shaped, consists of two intertwined squares with lily-shaped tips. There are diamond crosses on the frame. The frame is completely gilded. There is also a recess on the inner edge of the frame and a hole for the pin axis.
Brooches are a significant aspect of high and late medieval fashion. The larger and more stable clasps are usually attached to the shoulder or chest of the coat

This object was digitized through the ‘Kulturerbe digital’ program of the Federal Ministry for Arts, Culture, Public Service and Sport.

Octofoil brooch with fleur-de-lis

**Collection:** Prehistory and Historical Archeology Dept.

**Inv.-No.:** [UF-22958.68](https://www.online.landessammlungen-noe.at/objects/1117132)

**Material:**  Gold pleated silver

**Dimensions:** 76mm

**Dating:** 	1200-1350 CE

Brooch with star-shaped frame with eight points. The points of the star are shaped like lilies and arranged above a bar, with partially unfinished drill holes visible in the points. The frame also features a beaded decoration. The artefact is completely gold-plated. It has a spike that tapers towards the tip. This has a flat trapezoidal cross-section. On the inside of the frame there is a recess and a hole for the spike axis. Brooches are a significant aspect of high and late medieval fashion. The larger and more stable brooches as such piece are usually attached to the shoulder or chest of the coat.

This object was digitized through the ‘Kulturerbe digital’ program of the Federal Ministry for Arts, Culture, Public Service and Sport.

An incomplete copper-alloy brooch (La Tène I, Adams type 1A) of Iron Age date (450BC -350BC).

To find out more visit the Portable Antiquities Scheme database: https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/1259670

ESS-5DFF70 Iron Age Brooch

This Roman Brooch was found at the Friends Burial Ground, a little south of Staines High Street. It is in fabulous condition, still retaining its pin and enamelling. The brooch would look great holding clothing in place and makes a real statement. It can been seen on display in Spelthorne Museum in a drawer under the main Roman display case, so please remember to open the drawers and investigate there. Along with the brooch you will see hair pins, a comb, mirror, rings and small spoons/scoops – everything you need to look you best.

Excavation (1976) by K. Crouch for LAMAS and DOE revealed a Romano British occupation site of late lst/2nd century date, abandoned 3rd century with some reoccupation in the 4th. There was evidence of 5th/6th century Saxon occupation; the site was given over to agriculture from the late Saxon period. (London Archaeol 2, 362-5).

Roman Brooch

**Collection:** Roman Archeology Dept.
 
**Inv.-No.:** [CAR-M-2799](https://www.online.landessammlungen-noe.at/objects/1306552)

**Material:** Bronze, enamel, white metal

**Dimensions:** 4 x 0,8 cm

**Dating:** 2nd - early 3rd century AD

Brooch in the shape of a shoe-sole with a hinge construction and a non-pierced edge loop. The central area is filled with dark blue enamel. The edge of the sole is coated with white metal and decorated with a continuous row of fine, successive dots. The pin holder survives only in fragments, the pin is missing.

This object was digitized through the 'Kulturerbe digital' program of the Federal Ministry for Arts, Culture, Public Service and Sport.

**Collection:** Prehistory and Historical Archeology Dept.

**Inv.-No.:** [UF-22511.2](https://www.online.landessammlungen-noe.at/objects/1015051)

**Material:** Silver

**Dimensions:** 7,16 x 4,34 cm, 16,2 mm

**Dating:** 475 - 525 CE

The silver brooch is distinguished by its semi-circular, hollow headplate. The headplate is embellished with five buttons of alternating shapes, which have been inserted, soldered and secured by iron pins. Two of these buttons are still intact. The longitudinally profiled bow is fitted with a diamond-shaped base plate featuring an animal head at one end. The inner surfaces of the head and base plates are decorated with five spiral tendrils in a fluted pattern, whilst the eyes and nostrils of the animal head are gilded. The frame of the foot and the central bar of the clasp are nielloed. 

This object was digitized through the ‘Kulturerbe digital’ program of the Federal Ministry for Arts, Culture, Public Service and Sport.

**Collection:** Prehistory and Historical Archeology Dept.

**Inv.-No.:** [UF-6981.2](https://www.online.landessammlungen-noe.at/objects/254563)

**Material:** Gold plated silver

**Dimensions:** 5,75 x 2,7 cm, 10,7 mm

**Dating:** 6th Century

This silver brooch has a gold-plated surface. The brooch stands out due to its rich decoration, expressed through the dense arrangement of seven small buttons around the edge of the semicircular head plate and its intricate design. There is an animal head at the base of the brooch. The head plate, sides of the bow and base plate are all elaborately carved. Niello-decorated strips outline the contours.

This object was digitized through the ‘Kulturerbe digital’ program of the Federal Ministry for Arts, Culture, Public Service and Sport.

**Collection:** Prehistory and Historical Archeology Dept.

**Inv.-No.:** [UF-23056.103](https://www.online.landessammlungen-noe.at/objects/1436446)

**Material:** Bronze

**Dimensions:** 4,14 x 1,76 cm

**Dating:** 450 - 251 BCE

The brooch is originally with has a chain and is characterised by a symmetrical, external spiral head with six turns. The semicircular bow has pearl-shaped ribs separated by narrow spaces. The brooch has a spherical foot decoration. There is a narrow ridge before and after this decoration. The foot of the brooch rests on the bow.

This object was digitized through the ‘Kulturerbe digital’ program of the Federal Ministry for Arts, Culture, Public Service and Sport.

Bronze fibula

**Collection:** Prehistory and Historical Archeology Dept.

**Inv.-No.:** [UF-22958.53](https://www.online.landessammlungen-noe.at/objects/1117116)

**Material:** Silver

**Dimensions:** 29 x 19 mm

**Dating:** 1250-1400  CE

The Borrchs frame is circular in shape and features a flat rectangular cross-section. The motif depicted is that of a vine, accompanied by a border that is presumed to contain niello. The frame is intricately carved on both sides, serving as a shaft for the pin.

This object was digitized through the ‘Kulturerbe digital’ program of the Federal Ministry for Arts, Culture, Public Service and Sport.

Silver Buckle Brooch

**Collection:** Prehistory and Historical Archeology Dept.

**Inv.-No.:** [UF-8267.2](https://www.online.landessammlungen-noe.at/objects/229507)

**Material:** Copper

**Dimensions:** 2,1 cm

**Dating:** 800 - 975 CE

A circular enamel disc brooch. The brooch was crafted using a method known as metal casting.  The edge is elevated and embellished with pearls. The main motif features the Pelta cross in a colour scheme of blue, red and light green, and was created through the utilisation of the enamel technique.

This object was digitized through the ‘Kulturerbe digital’ program of the Federal Ministry for Arts, Culture, Public Service and Sport.

Disch Brooch

A near complete cast copper-alloy brooch (zoomorphic (bird)) of Roman date (c.100-200AD). 

To find out more visit the Portable Antiquities Scheme database: https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/1256663

ESS-0AAD41 Roman Brooch

**Collection:** Prehistory and Historical Archeology Dept.

**Inv.-No.:** [UF-22958.59](https://www.online.landessammlungen-noe.at/objects/1117123)

**Material:** Gold plated silver

**Dimensions:** 56mm

**Dating:** 1250-1400  CE

The frame consists of two intertwined quadrangles accentuated by fleur-de-lis-shaped elements. The frame is also decorated with a bead molding. There is a recess on the inner edge of the frame for the pin axle. 
Brooches were an essential part of high and late medieval fashion and fulfilled two significant functions. The smaller versions were used to close the neckline of the undergarment or dress, while the larger, more sturdy clasps were used to fasten the cloak either on the shoulder or at the front of the chest.


This object was digitized through the ‘Kulturerbe digital’ program of the Federal Ministry for Arts, Culture, Public Service and Sport.

**Collection:** Prehistory and Historical Archeology Dept.

**Inv.-No.:** [UF-22958.79](https://www.online.landessammlungen-noe.at/objects/1117143)

**Material:** Gold pleated silver

**Dimensions:** 59 mm

**Dating:** 	1200-1350 CE

The brooch is decorated with a hexagonal, star-shaped frame with lily-shaped tips, which is adorned with a pearl bar decoration. In the center of the indented sides there are six-petaled flowers. The frame is completely gilded, and the cast and re-drilled eyelet is used for fastening with a pin.
Such brooches constituted a significant aspect of high and late medieval fashion. These are typically positioned on the front of the coat, either on the shoulder or the chest.

This object was digitized through the ‘Kulturerbe digital’ program of the Federal Ministry for Arts, Culture, Public Service and Sport.

Hexagonal gold pleated brooch

**Collection:** Prehistory and Historical Archeology Dept.

**Inv.-No.:** [UF-19875.78](https://www.online.landessammlungen-noe.at/objects/1006485)

**Material:** Bronze

**Dimensions:** 4 x 2 cm, 8,6 mm

**Dating:** 500 - 568 CE

The brooch was cast in bronze and features bird heads facing upwards. The piece is decorated with engraved patterns. The base is cross-ribbed. The spiral and pin are absent. The headplate is characterised by a symmetrical arrangement of stylised bird heads facing one another. The outlines of the animals are depicted as incised relief with raised edges. The base has a ribbon-like shape and ends in an animal head.

This object was digitized through the ‘Kulturerbe digital’ program of the Federal Ministry for Arts, Culture, Public Service and Sport.

Brooch

**Collection:** Prehistory and Historical Archeology Dept.

**Inv.-No.:** [UF-8262](https://www.online.landessammlungen-noe.at/objects/229466)

**Material:** Copper

**Dimensions:** 3,5 cm

**Dating:** 800 - 975 CE

This enamel disc brooch is round in shape and has some damaged areas. The remaining parts show colours of cobalt blue and greenish white. The edge is wavy. The central motif is formed by a combination of four pellet shapes. The reverse side has a copper vitriol coloured patina.

This object was digitized through the ‘Kulturerbe digital’ program of the Federal Ministry for Arts, Culture, Public Service and Sport.

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