pilgrim stitch figure with bird and bell 15th century bronze Viking hangers prosperity and good weather

prosperity and good weather

This earring model from the 2nd century AD

This Viking disc fibula is a replica of a 9th century original found in Tromsø in Norway

Helmets of this type were probably worn throughout Gaul

reflecting the needs of the wearer

pilgrim stitch figure with bird and bell 15th century bronze Viking hangers prosperity and good weatherThis special pilgrim sign shows a so called 'phallustier': a half human winged figure with a trousers and shoes on, with a pecking bird on top and a moving bell at the bottom. The design is modeled after a Dutch discovery from 1400 1450, originally from tin, from the Van Beuningen collection. These types of profane, humorous signs were widespread in the Low Countries, England and other Northern European regions in the late Middle Ages and were mainly