Viking Era decorated bone Amulet on silver ring

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A Viking Era bone amulet on a silver suspension ring, circa 10th–11th century AD, decorated with circle-dots, about 31 mm, in good condition and complete with a leather cord, with original authenticity and a certificate available on request.

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Attention: 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.

Very rare Viking amulet made of bone, decorated with circle-dots, complete with a silver suspension ring. The amulet will be delivered with a leather jewellery cord, perfect for modern wear or to put on display.

Bone amulet: ± 31 mm
Condition: good and solid condition, complete with silver suspension ring. Delivered with leather jewellery cord. Signs of wear consistent with age and use. See images.

Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format).

→ Bone amulets were worn in the Viking world as personal ornaments and objects of symbolic meaning. The pierced suspension hole allowed the piece to be carried on a cord or ring, while the simple incised decoration may have given the amulet an individual or protective character. Such small personal objects offer an intimate glimpse into everyday belief, adornment and identity in the Viking Age.

Seller's Story

Please read our information carefully. *SHIPPING INFO Due to insurance procedures, combined shipping is only possible with a single payment. (1 payment reference = 1 insured parcel.) If you accept an offer after the auction and pay separately, shipments cannot be manually combined afterward. Please ensure your shipping address is complete and correct before paying. Changes made after payment are not automatically forwarded to us. * CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package. * INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following: -> Monitor the online tracking and notify delays to the seller within 14 days after the shipping date. -> In case of damage: write a reservation on the delivery note and report the damage to the seller via the Catawiki online chat within 24 hours. Keep all packaging and send us photos of the damage. * MARGIN SCHEME: All our sales are subject to the margin scheme; therefore, no VAT is charged or shown on our invoices. * IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU. * DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers. ---------------------- Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!

Attention: 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.

Very rare Viking amulet made of bone, decorated with circle-dots, complete with a silver suspension ring. The amulet will be delivered with a leather jewellery cord, perfect for modern wear or to put on display.

Bone amulet: ± 31 mm
Condition: good and solid condition, complete with silver suspension ring. Delivered with leather jewellery cord. Signs of wear consistent with age and use. See images.

Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format).

→ Bone amulets were worn in the Viking world as personal ornaments and objects of symbolic meaning. The pierced suspension hole allowed the piece to be carried on a cord or ring, while the simple incised decoration may have given the amulet an individual or protective character. Such small personal objects offer an intimate glimpse into everyday belief, adornment and identity in the Viking Age.

Seller's Story

Please read our information carefully. *SHIPPING INFO Due to insurance procedures, combined shipping is only possible with a single payment. (1 payment reference = 1 insured parcel.) If you accept an offer after the auction and pay separately, shipments cannot be manually combined afterward. Please ensure your shipping address is complete and correct before paying. Changes made after payment are not automatically forwarded to us. * CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package. * INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following: -> Monitor the online tracking and notify delays to the seller within 14 days after the shipping date. -> In case of damage: write a reservation on the delivery note and report the damage to the seller via the Catawiki online chat within 24 hours. Keep all packaging and send us photos of the damage. * MARGIN SCHEME: All our sales are subject to the margin scheme; therefore, no VAT is charged or shown on our invoices. * IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU. * DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers. ---------------------- Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!

Details

Culture
Viking Era
Century/timeframe
10th - 11th century AD
Name of object
decorated bone Amulet on silver ring
Acquired from
Antique market
Year acquired
2025
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Previous owner - year acquired
2025
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
The NetherlandsVerified
9326
Objects sold
100%
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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.

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