Description:

Northern Europe, Viking or Norse culture, ca. 9th to 11th century CE. A large torque necklace composed of cast billon, a copper-silver alloy. The central body boasts eighteen integral raised bulbs which taper gently towards two slender terminals, one of these with a small bent loop; the other terminal would have had another small loop as well. Though the necklace is covered in thick layers of green and russet patina, much of the original silver color is still visible. A fabulous example of high-quality Viking artistry! Size: 6.6" L x 6.3" W (16.8 cm x 16 cm); of opening: 3.3" W (8.4 cm); at thickest: 0.7" W (1.8 cm); quality of billon: silver ranges from 25 to 75%; weight: 320.5 grams

Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA; ex-Artemis Gallery, Louisville, Colorado, USA, November 29th, 2018, lot 93; ex-private Davis collection, Houston, Texas, USA, acquired in the 1980s

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#177860

  • Condition: Wearable as shown, though not recommended due to fragility. Loss to one terminal loop. One stable hairline fissure on looped terminal arm, minor abrasions, and slight bending to overall form. Light earthen deposits, great traces of silver color, and nice green and russet patina throughout.

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