Bronze Jewelry
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Bronze Jewelry

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These finely crafted ornaments (11th–13th cc.)—an engraved bracelet, a coiled serpent-ring, and a penannular brooch—were found in Riga and nearby Daugmale hillfort. They reflect local Baltic craftsmanship during the Viking Age, combining utility with symbolism in attire and social status.