COLLECTION NAME:
The AMICA Library
Record
AMICA ID:
MMA_.1991.308
AMICA Library Year:
2002
Object Type:
Decorative Arts and Utilitarian Objects
Description:
This crouching bird of prey, usually identified as an eagle, is thought to represent Odin, the supreme god of war and battle in Nordic mythology. The design is an early example of the sort of animal motifs that become so important in Viking art .
Creator Nationality:
European; Scandinavian; Vendel
Creator Name-CRT:
Vendel
Title:
Brooch in the Form of a Bird of Prey
View:
Principal view
Creation Date:
500?600
Creation Start Date:
500
Creation End Date:
600
Materials and Techniques:
Copper alloy with silver overlay
Creation Place:
Made in Scandinavia
Dimensions:
L. 2 3/8 in. (6 cm)
AMICA Contributor:
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Owner Location:
New York, New York
ID Number:
1991.308
Credit Line:
Purchase, Leon Levy and Shelby White Gift, Rogers Fund and funds from various donors, 1991
Copyright:
Copyright ? 2002 The Metropolitan Museum of Art. All rights reserved.
Related Image Identifier Link:
MMA_.h1_1991.308.tif
