Pincet Birka, 8ste-9de eeuw, verzilverd brons Kleding accessoires & zelf maken in medieval manuscripts

in medieval manuscripts

Helmets like this were probably worn throughout Gaul

the narrow surcoat remained in use well into the 15th century and

a demigod blacksmith from Old Norse and Old Frisian mythology

The torque is a status symbol that symbolized power and wealth

Pincet Birka, 8ste-9de eeuw, verzilverd brons Kleding accessoires & zelf maken in medieval manuscriptsThis replica of a Viking era tweezer has been meticulously crafted based on an archaeological find from the Viking town of Birka in Sweden and dates back to the 8th or 9th century. The Viking tweezer measures 9. 2 x 1. 5 cm, including the ring, and 7 cm without the ring. During the Viking Age, tweezers, along with nail cleaners and ear spoons, were an essential part of the personal grooming tools carried by women. Various forms of these items have