Description:

Northern Europe, Scandinavia, pre-Viking period (often called Migration period or Germanic Iron Age), ca. 6th to 7th century CE. A gorgeous and rare bracteate pendant, made from almost pure silver. The surface has been stamped into a dramatic four-part motif of dots and triangles around a concentric circle. The top has a folded-over loop that has a twisted silver wire loop through it. A modern cord is through this, making the piece wearable as a necklace. Pendants like this one were made to be worn around the neck as a type of amulet or sewn onto clothing, and were frequently made of melted down coinage traded north from the Mediterranean. Size of pendant: 1.6" W x 1.8" H (4.1 cm x 4.6 cm); modern cord is 27" L (68.6 cm); 23.2 grams

Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection

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#136890

  • Condition: Slight bending to form, especially on edges and to the silver loop at the top. Dark patina on surface. With a modern cord.

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