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==Oval brooches [V/F]==
''Usually worn in pairs, . The most common theory for their purpose is use was to hold up the Hangerock, a distinctive Scandinavian woman's style of dress.''<br>
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Viking Age Oval brooches are larger than their Vendel precursors with typical sizes shown in the following table by Martin Rundkvist. [RUNDKVIST 2010:p.155]<br>
===P42/43/44 ===
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File:R657.jpg|Norway
Norwich-Oval_Brooches,_Santon_Downham_(Replica).JPG|England, Santon Downham
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===P51 - Late Oseberg Style - Double Shelled [V/F]===
Date: Early C10th<br>
'''Archaeology'''<br>
*All Viking Area’s: 1000 copies
