Impressive Räisälä brooch by Kalevala Koru takes its design from a silver buckle discovered in Tiuri, Räisälä, dated around 1100 AD. The ornament features palmette motifs arranged in a circular pattern, surrounded by a textured border. Its sculptural form and darkened patina emphasize the depth of the relief.
This piece is made of silver-plated metal, marked KK on the back, the maker’s mark of Kalevala Koru.
Design and Materials
Material: silver plate
Width: 47 mm
Maker: Kalevala Koru, Finland
Marked: KK
Inspired by the 12th-century Räisälä silver buckle
Condition
Excellent vintage condition with minor surface wear consistent with age.
Why buy vintage jewelry by Kalevala Koru?
Since the 1930s, inspired by the finest examples of ancient Finnish, Scandinavian, and Karelian art found by archaeologists, Kalevala Koru crafted a large series of modernist bronze and silver jewelry. Today they are considered classics of Nordic design and Finnish design.
