celtic seahorse amulet 1st century silvered bronze Vikingkralen & baardkralen The split leather provides a

The split leather provides a soft and comfortable feel

Archaeologists distinguish two main forms: an older

The torque is a status symbol that symbolised power and wealth

The pouch is made of soft suede leather and the flap and strap are made of sturdy leather

The hoard dates from the mid-10th century and contained bracelets

celtic seahorse amulet 1st century silvered bronze Vikingkralen & baardkralen The split leather provides aThis graceful amulet in seahorse shape is modeled on a Celtic 'dragonesque' fibula from the 1st century AD. This type of robe pin spread among the Celtic Britons after the Roman conquest of England and unites Celtic formal language with Roman influences. In ancient times, seahorses were believed to pull the chariots of the sea gods, and so they became associated with Neptune and Poseidon. An emotional meaning was also attributed to the seahorse: it