Gotland armband Viking, verzilverd, brons Chinese zwaarden they were lighter than the

they were lighter than the traditional swords and emphasized stabbing

Swords like this were used all over Europe around the 4th-5th century AD

Vanaf deze periode vervingen maliënkolders en -onderdelen met wigvormige klinknagels steeds verder de maliënkolders met ronde klinknagels

The house is named after the owner Aulus Vettius Conviva

Gotland armband Viking, verzilverd, brons Chinese zwaarden they were lighter than theThis Viking bracelet is a replica of an original excavated in Gotland (Sweden). Bracelets like this were worn by men and women as jewels and as a means of value. Pieces of bronze or silver could be cut from such bracelets to serve as a currency. This bracelet ends in two dragon motives. This bracelet has a length of 18 cm.