VIKING WARRIOR’S BRACELET PENDANT NECKLACE, 10th-11th CENTURY AD
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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 end of a fine Viking warrior's bronze bracelet, deliberately broken off. It is about 1 5/8” x 1/2”. It is hand-decorated in stipple borders, triangles, and a central circular medallion, by a Viking craftsman, 1000 years ago! It has been professionally refurbished with a pure silver overlay restored and mounted to a gilt Sterling silver neck chain for modern wear. It comes with certification of authenticity, and gift boxed.