Viking Bronze Stylised Valkyrie Pendant Circa 11th century AD An exceptional Viking bronze pendant depicting a stylised anthropomorphic figure representing a Valkyrie. The cast openwork body consists of a prominent head, a narrow torso and symmetrical curved elements extending along either side. The lower section tapers into a pointed terminal. A slender suspension projection extends vertically from the upper edge. In Norse mythology, the Valkyries were supernatural female beings associated with Odin, the chief of the gods, whose name derives from the Old Norse expression meaning "choosers of the slain". They were believed to determine the fate of warriors in battle and select those destined to enter Valhalla, Odin's great hall, where the fallen would prepare for the final battle of Ragnarok. Valkyries also appeared as attendants serving mead to the honoured dead, linking them with both warfare and the afterlife. Size: 3cm x 1.5cm x 0.5cm Provenance: Private European Collection; formerly acquired from old UK and European collection formed since the 1970s. COMBINED SHIPPING We offer combined shipping only for items purchased in the same auction. You need to pay for these together; otherwise, the system will not combine shipping. We don't combine and refund shipping afterwards. SHIPPING WITHIN THE EU ONLY! We ship exclusively to addresses within the European Union. Please ensure that you can provide an EU delivery address before bidding.