Viking Era Silver, Crystal Magic Pendant
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Viking Era silver and crystal “Magic Pendant” with a translucent quartz crystal set in a silver setting, 3.9 cm total length (pendant 2.9 cm), 12.6 g, in excellent condition, dating to the Viking period ca. 8th–10th century A.D., acquired in 2020 from the United Kingdom, provenance from an Eastern European private collection, with Certificate of Authenticity.
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Description from the seller
Viking / Norse culture "magic" pendant of the type purportedly used by healers, comprising a translucent natural quartz crystal mounted in a silver setting. From ancient to medieval times, rock crystals and other semi-precious stones were believed to possess talismanic healing and good luck properties.
Size: 3.9 cm L (including loop) - 1 1/2 inch;
Pendant only= 2.9 cm L - 1 1/8 inch
Material: Silver and crystal, 12.6 grms
Culture: Viking, c. 8th-10th Century A.D.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: Eastern European private collection, acquired in the 1990s.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
Catawiki disclaimer: This piece has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as, a TL test, analysis of metals(XRF-test), lapidary tests, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Viking / Norse culture "magic" pendant of the type purportedly used by healers, comprising a translucent natural quartz crystal mounted in a silver setting. From ancient to medieval times, rock crystals and other semi-precious stones were believed to possess talismanic healing and good luck properties.
Size: 3.9 cm L (including loop) - 1 1/2 inch;
Pendant only= 2.9 cm L - 1 1/8 inch
Material: Silver and crystal, 12.6 grms
Culture: Viking, c. 8th-10th Century A.D.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: Eastern European private collection, acquired in the 1990s.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
Catawiki disclaimer: This piece has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as, a TL test, analysis of metals(XRF-test), lapidary tests, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Details
Culture
Viking Era
Century/timeframe
Viking, c. 8th-10th Century A.D.
Name of object
Magic Pendant
Acquired from
Antique market
Year acquired
2020
Material
Crystal, Silver
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
Europe
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
