VIKING SORCERESS’S PENDANT NECKLACE. 10th-11th CENTURY AD

$1950.00 Sale

1 1/2” height plus the suspension loop. In six pieces. Central disk with raised bezel and amethyst “stone” (replaced). The bottom with four rings suspending finely detailed duck’s feet.  A burial at Viden, Denmark contained the body of a woman of wealth and status buried with henbane seeds, which have hallucinogenic properties, and a wand as well as other objects. From these, archeologists concluded that she was a seeress or sorceress. The grave contained a necklace hung with three duck’s feet pendants very similar to this. Professionally refurbished with the 24karat gold surface restored, on an 18” gilt Sterling silver neck chain with for modern wear. Gift boxed with certificate of authenticity. 

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