Please note: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid. Viking era, bronze Fafnir amulet with circle-dot decorations on the front, plain reverse. The amulet is wire-wrapped and strung on a modern leather jewellery cord. ± 20,3 – 20,7 mm Good solid condition, wearable on modern jewellery cord. Signs of wear consistent with age and use. Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format) for items with a hammer price of € 100 or more. In Norse mythology Fafnir was the son of the dwarf king Hreidmar and was slain by Sigurd. In Norse culture Fafnir was a symbol of strength and greed. The fateful story of Fafnir was a warning against the chaotic and destructive powers of greed.