Jewelry

Chest ornament with cross brooches and pendants

Number of tool V9600:7

  • Description of use Two cross brooches with attached filigree hangers, between which three double-row pendants are attached. Six spiral rings, two spirals, and one disk-shaped silver pendant are suspended from the pendants. The crosses had a silver coating and conical caps.
  • Place of archaeological excavation Mežotne burial site
Material Bronze, silver
Date 9th - 11th century
Location National History Museum of Latvia