Viking Era Silver Axe Pendant
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Viking Era silver Axe Pendant, 5.9 cm long and 4.7 cm wide, in excellent condition and intact, dating to the 9th–10th century AD, decorated with two bird heads and wolf’s tooth motifs, provenance from a private East European collection and acquired in 2020 from the United Kingdom, authentic original piece.
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Description from the seller
Typical shape of the classical Viking axe heads with two birds heads, the shaft hole to be used as a loop hole for the necklace or chain, decorated on one side with punched circlets and triangular marks each with three raised dots, commonly known as wolf’s tooth decoration. Exquisite.
Size: 5.9 cm L - 2 5/16 inches x 4.7 cm - 1 13/16 inches
Material: Silver, 22.8 grm
Culture: Viking c. 9-10th Century A.D.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: ex. private East European collection, acquired prior to 2000.
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 object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as an analysis of metals(XRF-test) have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Typical shape of the classical Viking axe heads with two birds heads, the shaft hole to be used as a loop hole for the necklace or chain, decorated on one side with punched circlets and triangular marks each with three raised dots, commonly known as wolf’s tooth decoration. Exquisite.
Size: 5.9 cm L - 2 5/16 inches x 4.7 cm - 1 13/16 inches
Material: Silver, 22.8 grm
Culture: Viking c. 9-10th Century A.D.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: ex. private East European collection, acquired prior to 2000.
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 object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as an analysis of metals(XRF-test) have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Details
Culture
Viking Era
Century/timeframe
Viking c. 9 - 10th Century A.D.
Name of object
Axe Pendant
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2020
Material
Silver
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
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.
