A piece of the past, made to be worn Exceptional Large Viking Age Warrior Pendant – Lunula Symbol of Máni – Powerful Amulet of the Viking Tradition Object Type: Amuletic Pendant Culture: Norse / Viking Period: Viking Era, ca. 8th–11th Century AD Material: Metal Alloy, Probably Bronze Technique: Cast, with Punched Circular Decoration Iconography: Crescent / Lunar Symbol – Odinic and Protective Tradition -Cultural and Iconographic Assessment Certificate: available upon request before shipment (PDF format) -All shipments are sent fully insured -During photography, a warm-toned lighting setup reminiscent of museum display illumination was used to emphasize the object's surface details and historic character in a natural manner. -The suspension cords, connecting rings, and other display accessories shown in the photographs are used solely for presentation purposes and are not part of the object. Dimensions: H: 65.21mm ± W: 28.60 mm ± Weight: 13.42 g This substantial Viking Age warrior pendant, fashioned from a metal alloy, probably bronze, displays an elongated form terminating in a pronounced crescent-shaped element. Lunar and crescent forms occur within the wider material and amuletic culture of the Viking world, where personal objects could embody concepts of protection, supernatural agency and cosmological order. Within Old Norse tradition, Óðinn (Odin) was intimately associated with the warrior sphere, wisdom, ecstatic knowledge and seiðr, a complex form of magic and divination. Against this cultural background, the crescent-like terminal and punched circular marks lend the object a distinctly Odinic and apotropaic character. Its unusually large and imposing proportions further evoke the martial world of the drengr—the courageous warrior or retainer—and the personal objects through which identity, status and protection could be expressed. Such an amulet may also be considered alongside Old Norse concepts such as hamingja, the personal or familial force associated with fortune and success, and fylgja, the supernatural companion connected with an individual's fate. In this sense, the pendant's significance may have extended beyond ornament, operating within a broader symbolic vocabulary of warrior identity, protection, fate and supernatural power. The small suspension perforation at the upper end may have been added at a later stage, suggesting secondary adaptation of the object for suspension and personal wear. Its large scale, powerful silhouette, punched decoration and naturally developed archaeological patina give the piece an imposing character, making it a particularly intriguing example of Viking Age warrior and amuletic material culture. 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. During photography, a warm-toned lighting setup reminiscent of museum display illumination was used to emphasize the object's surface details and historic character in a natural manner.