deepeeka roman parma Speelgoed en muziek The Magyars were a nomadic

The Magyars were a nomadic people that invaded Europe during the 9th century AD and settled in Hungary

These jewels were regularly used for trade

There was vibrant trade between the two regions

Hinge systems like this were probably an Italian innovation

It measures 26 x 3 cm

deepeeka roman parma Speelgoed en muziek The Magyars were a nomadicThe Roman parma was the shield used by Roman auxiliae, musicians and the signiferi. This oval shield is painted red in the colors of war god Mars. It is provided with a wooden handle behind the umbo. The shield is made of 1 cm thick multiplex, just like the original. It is covered with linen.