The Great Jelling Beast Brooch
The Great Jelling Beast of Jutland, dates to between 965-985 CE. It was commissioned by King Harold “Blue Tooth” of Denmark, and dedicated to the memory of his parents. It is in the Mammen style and depicts a lion being entwined with a serpent. The floral decoration is acanthus leaf, popular at this time in Western Art.
When ordering please let us know in the Order Notes what colour you would like for the beast and for the serpent.
