Vikings were highly skilled metallurgists, and as a result, breaking metal had supernatural significance for them. Breaking ringjarn (iron rings) as shown on the Larbro Stone, was thought to destroy the spirits of enemies. Similarly, Viking weapons and accouterments were broken for burial with their owners. Objects so damaged are described by archaeologists as “ritually killed”. This is the broken end of a fine Viking woman warrior's bronze bracelet. It is about ¼” x 5/8”. It is hand decorated in a waisted segment with four circular depressions (dots) flanked by transverse bars. It continues as an additional half segment, where it was broken after the death of its woman warrior owner and the fragments buried. It has been professionally refurbished with a 24karat gold overlay restored and mounted to an 18” gilt Sterling silver neck chain for modern wear. It comes with a certification of authenticity, and a gift box.