Description:

Russia, Western Siberia, Yamal Peninsula and Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug (District), Permian Animal Style / Early Viking Rus, ca. 5th to 10th century CE. A charming bronze pendant, designed to make a jingling sound and catch light when hanging from a saddle or belt. The form is of two horse's heads back to back, with finely-detailed manes and faces. This pendant has six dangling chains, each ending in a foot that looks like it came from a duck, goose, or swan - a common decorative element in this culture (note: one of the feet is lost). Size: 2" W x 4.375" H (5.1 cm x 11.1 cm)

These objects are rare outside of the Russian world, and nearly all of the information published about them is in Russian. They often include stylized human figures and animal iconography like these horses. Who the makers of these beautiful pieces were is not fully understood yet, but they seem to have been inspired by the Scytho-Siberians who came before them, and the Vikings who they would have had contact with in the West.

Provenance: private Orange County, California, USA collection

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  • Condition: Nice pale green patina, with fine remaining details. One of the feet is lost, as are a few links of the chain that would have held it.

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