Name: Merovingian zierscheibe sun cross, bronze
Brand: Celtic WebMerchant
SKU: 0_Ala-Scheibe_bro
Price: 21.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

Merovingian zierscheibe sun cross, bronze

Leather pouch, black
£ 7 Incl. VAT
Money purse, red
£ 9 Incl. VAT

Product description

This ornamental disc, featuring snake depictions, was widely used by the Alemanni during the Early Middle Ages, from 500 to 700 AD. In the Merovingian period, such discs were an essential part of women's attire within Alemannic culture. The disc is crafted from bronze, with a contrasting central part.

The Alemannic disc pendant has a diameter of 4.8 cm. The piece draws inspiration from the serpent, which has long been a significant figure in mythology and the performing arts within the Germanic world, dating back to the Bronze Age. The serpent symbolised both the return of life in spring and death in winter, closely tied to ancient fertility rites.

The serpent also had a notable role in death rituals, as seen in figures such as Nidhöggr, the serpent associated with the World Tree, and the Midgard Serpent, which encircles the world. This mythological creature is found amongst various cultures, from Germanic and Indo-European mythologies to Siberian shamanism, symbolising deep cultural and spiritual significance across different civilisations.

Product details

Product details:

Material: bronze

Diameter: 4.8 cm

Based on a historic original

Shipment weight (grams): 100