Description:

Northern Europe, Viking / Norse culture, ca. 800 to 1100 CE. A Thor's Hammer, a pendant hammered into the form of a simple hammer with a gently pointed, D-shaped head. The head has been cast as one part with a long handle that ends in a drilled perforation for suspension. The surface of the hammer and the sides of its handle have been stamped regularly with one of the most ubiquitous metal decorations of the Viking period, a triangle, with round, granulated circles nearby. These motifs were made by applying a punch onto the object's surface shortly after it was cast. Three tiny gold inserts have been hammered through the surface. The hammer hangs on a silver trichinopoly chain with a three-looped enclosure that is attached to the Thor's hammer. Size: 31.25" L x 0.6" W x 1.75" H (79.4 cm x 1.5 cm x 4.4 cm); 48.5 grams

Provenance: private New York, USA collection

All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.

A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.

We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.

#136889

  • Condition: Smooth, matte patina on surface. Nicely preserved, with some slight bending to form.

Accepted Forms of Payment:

Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Shipping

Auction House will ship, at Buyer's expense

July 19, 2018 7:00 AM MDT
Louisville, CO, US

Artemis Fine Arts

You agree to pay a buyer's premium of 24.5% and any applicable taxes and shipping.

View full terms and conditions

Bid Increments
From: To: Increments:
$0 $299 $25
$300 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 $9,999 $500
$10,000 $19,999 $1,000
$20,000 $49,999 $2,000
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
$200,000 + $25,000