A pair of silver earrings "Halikko earrings". Kalevala Koru, Helsinki 1965.
A pair of silver earrings "Halikko earrings". Kalevala Koru, Helsinki 1965.
Pendants diameter 24 mm.
Weight 20 g.
Insignificant wear. Later hooks.
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The piece of jewellery is based upon and inspired by thee collier found at the grounds of Åminne manor in Halikko, Finland. The collier is a part of the Halikko treasure found in 1887 and it dates back to the 12th century. The treasure consists of two silver crosses, one gilded silver crusifix and a silver collier made of filigree ornamented beads. The Halikko treasure is the most valuable treasure found in Finaland and one of the most notable in the Nordic countries.
Sources: Kalevala korun arkisto and salo.fi - Salon kaupunki: Muinaishistoriaa ja Halikon aarre
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