Threefoil brooch

Three-foil, gilded silver brooch. The upper side is covered in filigree decoration with silver grain and horizontal double spirals and bands of twisted silver threads. In the upper edge a closed silver hanging ring. The back is covered with a flat silver plate which has been cut and adapted for a needle fastening and needle holder. Part of a hoard find, Stora Ryk, Färgelanda Parish, Dalsland.

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