Anglo Saxon Griffin Brooch
Description
The original is a Mercian silver-gilt brooch found at the Anglo Saxon monastery of Repton. The Griffin is a classic example seen in Byzantine illuminated manuscripts. 800 AD. Derbyshire Museum. Width 32mm.
The original is a Mercian silver-gilt brooch found at the Anglo Saxon monastery of Repton. The Griffin is a classic example seen in Byzantine illuminated manuscripts. 800 AD. Derbyshire Museum. Width 32mm.