VIKING WARRIOR’S BRACELET PENDANT NECKLACE, 10th-11th CENTURY AD
$430.00 Sale
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. This is the broken end of a fine Viking warrior's bronze bracelet. It is about 1 1/8” x 3/8”. It is hand-decorated in three panels, by a Viking craftsman, 1000 years ago! The center panel is formed as two toothed rectangles and is flanked by square panels each bordered around a circle and a further circle segmented into four within. It has been professionally refurbished with a 24karat gold overlay restored and mounted to a gilt Sterling silver neck chain for modern wear. It comes with a certification of authenticity, and a gift box.