Viking Era Bronze Engraved Bracelet
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Description from the seller
VIKING AGE BRACELET (800–1100 AD)
Type of artifact:
An open-ended Viking Age bracelet (dated to around 800–1100 AD), worn as an ornament on the arm or wrist.
Origin and influences:
The item originates from the Scandinavian cultural sphere of the Viking expansion period. It shows strong Circum-Baltic influences, blending the decorative traditions of old Scandinavia with the craftsmanship of tribes inhabiting the southern and eastern coasts of the Baltic Sea (including the Curonians, Prussians, or Baltic Slavs), with whom the Vikings maintained intensive trade relations.
Material: Bronze.
Patina (state of preservation):
The metal surface is covered with a thick, natural patina in shades of green, turquoise, and brown (verdigris), formed as a result of centuries of deposition in the ground.
Form characteristics:
A flat, wide, and malleable metal band with slightly rounded edges. In Viking culture, this type of jewelry served a decorative function and also acted as a form of portable currency (pieces of metal were hacked off during trade transactions).
Pattern (ornamentation):
The entire decoration was made by hand using stamp-striking and incising techniques in the early medieval geometric-zoomorphic style.
Four circles with a dot:
There are four stamped circles with central dots on the band (the solar ring-and-dot motif), arranged in a tight cross or four-leaf pattern.
Decoration of 3 circles on the ends:
On both ends of the open hoop, right at the edges, there are symmetrical layouts consisting of 3 stamped circles on each side.
Incised snake / serpentine motif:
Between the circles on the ends and the rest of the band, a subtle, densely incised wavy pattern is visible, resembling a winding serpentine or a simplified snake body. It consists of small, transverse incisions and lines creating a zigzag texture, which is a direct reference to Scandinavian animal motifs that were highly popular in Viking art.
Documentation and legality:
A full certificate of authenticity is included with the item. The document contains signatures and expert opinions from an anthropologist and an independent archaeology and excavation expert specializing in artifacts from that historical period.
Provenance: Private collection (F.B) United States
VIKING AGE BRACELET (800–1100 AD)
Type of artifact:
An open-ended Viking Age bracelet (dated to around 800–1100 AD), worn as an ornament on the arm or wrist.
Origin and influences:
The item originates from the Scandinavian cultural sphere of the Viking expansion period. It shows strong Circum-Baltic influences, blending the decorative traditions of old Scandinavia with the craftsmanship of tribes inhabiting the southern and eastern coasts of the Baltic Sea (including the Curonians, Prussians, or Baltic Slavs), with whom the Vikings maintained intensive trade relations.
Material: Bronze.
Patina (state of preservation):
The metal surface is covered with a thick, natural patina in shades of green, turquoise, and brown (verdigris), formed as a result of centuries of deposition in the ground.
Form characteristics:
A flat, wide, and malleable metal band with slightly rounded edges. In Viking culture, this type of jewelry served a decorative function and also acted as a form of portable currency (pieces of metal were hacked off during trade transactions).
Pattern (ornamentation):
The entire decoration was made by hand using stamp-striking and incising techniques in the early medieval geometric-zoomorphic style.
Four circles with a dot:
There are four stamped circles with central dots on the band (the solar ring-and-dot motif), arranged in a tight cross or four-leaf pattern.
Decoration of 3 circles on the ends:
On both ends of the open hoop, right at the edges, there are symmetrical layouts consisting of 3 stamped circles on each side.
Incised snake / serpentine motif:
Between the circles on the ends and the rest of the band, a subtle, densely incised wavy pattern is visible, resembling a winding serpentine or a simplified snake body. It consists of small, transverse incisions and lines creating a zigzag texture, which is a direct reference to Scandinavian animal motifs that were highly popular in Viking art.
Documentation and legality:
A full certificate of authenticity is included with the item. The document contains signatures and expert opinions from an anthropologist and an independent archaeology and excavation expert specializing in artifacts from that historical period.
Provenance: Private collection (F.B) United States
Details
Culture
Viking Era
Century/timeframe
8th-11th century A.D
Name of object
Engraved Bracelet
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2026
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
United States
Condition
Very good
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.
