A piece of the past, made to be worn Viking Serpent-Head Bronze Bracelet – Symbol of Jörmungandr and Norse Protection, ca. 9th–11th Century AD This Viking Age bronze bracelet terminates in stylized serpent heads, a motif deeply rooted in Scandinavian art and Norse mythology. Serpents were associated with power, protection, transformation, and destiny, making them a recurring element in Viking decorative traditions. The opposing serpent terminals recall Jörmungandr, the legendary Midgard Serpent that encircled the world in Norse mythology. As a symbol of cosmic balance and enduring power, serpent imagery was widely employed in Viking material culture and personal adornment. The paired serpent heads create a symbolic composition suggesting protection and continuity, reflecting concepts that held particular significance within the Norse worldview. Such bracelets were valued not only as ornaments but also as expressions of identity, status, and symbolic belief. The piece retains an attractive archaeological patina and represents a fine example of Viking Age personal adornment and mythological symbolism. Object Type: Serpent-Head Bracelet Cultural Attribution: Viking / Scandinavian Period: 9th–11th Century AD Material: Bronze Cultural and Iconographic Assessment Certificate: available upon request (PDF format) Dimensions: Height: 76.88 ± mm Width: 64.90 ± mm Weight: 12.86 g -All shipments are sent fully insured Information The offered object was acquired in 2026 through an auction associated with A.N Auction House in Germany and was transferred to us in 2026 by its previous owner, N.A., based in the Netherlands The object has been documented using high-resolution equipment; no intervention has been made to its form or structural integrity, and only limited color-balance adjustment has been applied. Upon request, museum-standard technical photographs may be provided during the auction; if requested prior to shipment, an expert report and a signed ownership document issued in the buyer’s name can be supplied in PDF format within 3–5 business days Statements regarding dating, function, symbolic interpretation, and material identification represent high-probability academic assessments based on typological comparisons, parallels in museum collections, and expert opinion; definitive conclusions require advanced laboratory analysis and fall outside the scope of the platform’s sales process. Prospective buyers are advised to evaluate the images in conjunction with the stated measurements, as high-resolution photography may influence perceived scale. Throughout the presentation and sales process, principles of scholarly consistency, transparency, and good faith are observed, and no object is knowingly offered as a copy or imitation.