Medieval Zoomorphic Annular Brooch. Circa 1200-1300 AD. Silver, 1.48g. 20.57 mm. The frame of the brooch is in the form of a snake, its body lopped with the tail curled back around its neck, its head raised and turned outwards. The entire brooch is decorated with fine details replicating the snakes skin. Ref: Egan & Pritchard. Dress Accessories 1150-1450. p.249 & p.253.
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