Description:

Northern Europe, Scandinavia, Viking or Norse culture, ca. 9th to 11th century CE. A charming Viking axe head pendant of a petite, triangular form with a crescent-shaped blade edge, a tapered neck, and a slender tang with a perforated suspension loop, all formed from 83% (almost 20 karat) gold. The obverse of the axe head is decorated with stamped triangle motifs that were a preferred style in ancient times. Fed through the tang perforation is a twisted 88% (over 21 karat) gold wire suspension loop that enables this pendant to be displayed on a necklace strand or bracelet. Size: 1.1" L x 0.4" W (2.8 cm x 1 cm); gold quality: axe: 83% (over 19 karats), hoop: 88% (over 21 karats); weight: 3 grams

Provenance: private London, UK collection; ex-R.U. collection, London, UK prior to 2000

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  • Condition: Some light abrasions commensurate with age, but, otherwise intact, wearable, and in excellent overall condition. Great luster and preservation to motifs.

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