Vendel / Brooch in the Form of a Bird of Prey / 500?600

Vendel
Brooch in the Form of a Bird of Prey
500?600
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Creator Nationality: European; Scandinavian; Vendel
Creator Name-CRT: Vendel
Title: Brooch in the Form of a Bird of Prey
View: Principal view
Creation Start Date: 500
Creation End Date: 600
Creation Date: 500?600
Creation Place: Made in Scandinavia
Object Type: Decorative Arts and Utilitarian Objects
Materials and Techniques: Copper alloy with silver overlay
Dimensions: L. 2 3/8 in. (6 cm)
Description: This crouching bird of prey, usually identified as an eagle, is thought to represent Odin, the supreme god of war and battle in Nordic mythology. The design is an early example of the sort of animal motifs that become so important in Viking art .
AMICA Contributor: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Owner Location: New York, New York
ID Number: 1991.308
Credit Line: Purchase, Leon Levy and Shelby White Gift, Rogers Fund and funds from various donors, 1991
Copyright: Copyright ? 2002 The Metropolitan Museum of Art. All rights reserved.
Rights: http://www.metmuseum.org/education/er_photo_lib.asp
AMICA ID: MMA_.1991.308
AMICA Library Year: 2002
Media Metadata Rights: Copyright (c) 2002 The Metropolitan Museum of Art. All Rights Reserved

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