disc fibula with satyrs head 1st 2nd century bronze Viking en ridder speelgoed Dragons were the mythical counterparts

Dragons were the mythical counterparts of serpents and were incorporated into the earliest myths of humankind

and this model is no exception

the Italian city states

is well-suited to re-enactment

making it impressive both in battle and as a decorative weapon

disc fibula with satyrs head 1st 2nd century bronze Viking en ridder speelgoed Dragons were the mythical counterpartsIn the 2nd century AD the Roman developed fibula continues thanks to new designs and techniques. A popular type from this period was the shield fibula, also called a disc fibula, with a decorative disc shaped center that was often richly decorated with inlaid gemstones or stamped motifs. This combination of functionality and aesthetics made the disc fibula a popular piece of jewelry and status symbol in the Roman Empire. This specimen shows a satyr's