Description:

Northern Europe, Viking/Norse culture, ca. 8th to 11th century CE. A group of three bronze ornaments: two twisted bronze finger rings and one openwork cross-shaped pendant with a lightly raised texture of dots along its surface and a loop for suspension from one end. The Vikings - groups of people who left Scandinavia to plunder and colonize northern Europe (and who traveled as far afield as northeastern North America and the great kingdoms of the Middle East) - had a distinctive artistic tradition, although many of the metals that they used were acquired through conquest, and the bronze for this bracelet likely was melted down from other bronze objects, perhaps some acquired by looting a monastery or trading in the Mediterranean. US size: 9.75 on one ring and 6.75 on the other. Size of pendant: 1.2" W x 1.5" H (3 cm x 3.8 cm)

Provenance: private New York, USA collection

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#124285

  • Condition: Smooth, grey-green patina. All three are intact and could be wearable.

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