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08: A hard life with room for caring
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14. Only half lived past the age of ten
Tortoise brooch
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Tortoise brooch
Two small single-shell oval bronze brooches. Worn by a young girl on a skirt with straps, typical of the time. Partially severely corroded. Grave find, Birka, Bj 508, Adelsö Parish, Uppland.
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Object number:
107521_HST
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