Viking Era Silver Axehead Amulet Pendant
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Silver Viking Era axehead amulet pendant, 10th–11th century AD, complete with its original suspension ring, in good condition and wearable, acquired in 2026 from the Netherlands.
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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.
A Viking silver amulet pendant in the form of a stylised axehead. The pendant has a tapering trapezoid blade, widening towards the cutting edge and narrowing towards the suspension hole. The front and reverse are decorated with incised geometric line decorations.
The pendant is complete with its original silver suspension ring, allowing it to be worn on a cord or chain.
-> Axehead pendants are well known from Viking-age material culture and are generally understood as amuletic objects. They may refer to the symbolic power of the axe as a weapon, tool, and sign of strength, protection, and status.
-> The axe was one of the most recognisable objects of the Viking world. It served as a practical tool, a weapon, and a powerful symbol of authority and martial identity. Miniature axe pendants may have been worn as protective amulets or as expressions of personal identity.
Size: ± 20,4 x 14,2 mm
Condition:
Good condition and wearable on original suspension ring. Minor surface irregularities and signs of wear consistent with age and use.
Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) is available upon request for all lots with a hammer price of €100 or higher.
-> Miniature axe pendants are among the distinctive amuletic objects of the Viking Age. Their small size made them suitable for daily wear, while their form connected them to strength, protection, and warrior identity.
-> The axe had both practical and symbolic importance in Viking society. It was used in daily life, warfare, and elite display, making it a powerful emblem in both ordinary and ritual contexts.
-> Silver was highly valued in Viking culture and could function as jewellery, portable wealth, and a sign of status. The survival of the original suspension ring makes this pendant especially interesting as a wearable Viking-age object.
Catawiki disclaimer:
This object has been carefully examined for its material and surface characteristics.
Laboratory analysis (e.g. XRF) is not routinely undertaken in private collecting, and destructive testing is avoided as it causes permanent damage to archaeological material.
Before modern hallmarking, gold and silver alloys varied depending on local resources, recycling practices and economic conditions.
Seller's Story
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* 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:
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-> 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.
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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.
A Viking silver amulet pendant in the form of a stylised axehead. The pendant has a tapering trapezoid blade, widening towards the cutting edge and narrowing towards the suspension hole. The front and reverse are decorated with incised geometric line decorations.
The pendant is complete with its original silver suspension ring, allowing it to be worn on a cord or chain.
-> Axehead pendants are well known from Viking-age material culture and are generally understood as amuletic objects. They may refer to the symbolic power of the axe as a weapon, tool, and sign of strength, protection, and status.
-> The axe was one of the most recognisable objects of the Viking world. It served as a practical tool, a weapon, and a powerful symbol of authority and martial identity. Miniature axe pendants may have been worn as protective amulets or as expressions of personal identity.
Size: ± 20,4 x 14,2 mm
Condition:
Good condition and wearable on original suspension ring. Minor surface irregularities and signs of wear consistent with age and use.
Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) is available upon request for all lots with a hammer price of €100 or higher.
-> Miniature axe pendants are among the distinctive amuletic objects of the Viking Age. Their small size made them suitable for daily wear, while their form connected them to strength, protection, and warrior identity.
-> The axe had both practical and symbolic importance in Viking society. It was used in daily life, warfare, and elite display, making it a powerful emblem in both ordinary and ritual contexts.
-> Silver was highly valued in Viking culture and could function as jewellery, portable wealth, and a sign of status. The survival of the original suspension ring makes this pendant especially interesting as a wearable Viking-age object.
Catawiki disclaimer:
This object has been carefully examined for its material and surface characteristics.
Laboratory analysis (e.g. XRF) is not routinely undertaken in private collecting, and destructive testing is avoided as it causes permanent damage to archaeological material.
Before modern hallmarking, gold and silver alloys varied depending on local resources, recycling practices and economic conditions.
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.
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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
Axehead Amulet Pendant
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2026
Material
Silver
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
2026
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
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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.
