{"product_id":"frankish-knee-straps-lejre-zealand-denmark-ix-x-c","title":"Frankish Knee straps (Lejre, Zealand, Denmark IX-X c.)","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrankish Knee Strap – Lejre, Grave 1058\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA reconstruction of a Frankish-style knee strap based on a pair of buckles and strap-ends discovered in Grave 1058 at Lejre, Zealand, Denmark. The original fittings are dated to approximately 900–950 AD.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough the design is identified as Frankish, its presence in a Danish grave provides fascinating evidence that such objects were acquired, adopted and worn within Scandinavian society during the Viking Age. The piece reflects the cultural exchange and movement of prestigious goods between the Frankish and Danish worlds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe strap features richly ornamented metal fittings and a narrow leather construction consistent with its historical function as a knee strap.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrap length: 60 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrap width: 1.8 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal find: Grave 1058, Lejre, Zealand, Denmark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDating of the original find: 900–950 AD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCultural attribution: Frankish-style fittings found in a Danish grave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrice if for pair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDue to the handmade production and finishing process, individual pieces may vary slightly in colour, patina and surface texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dead People Style","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54655913853274,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0976\/2796\/3738\/files\/Leirebelt.png?v=1787936481","url":"https:\/\/deadpeoplestyle.com\/products\/frankish-knee-straps-lejre-zealand-denmark-ix-x-c","provider":"Dead People Style","version":"1.0","type":"link"}