Viking Era Bronze dragon foot amulet - 48 mm (No reserve price)
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Bronze dragon foot amulet from the Viking period (ca. 900–1100 AD), 48 mm high and 26 mm wide, triangular pierced form with three toe-like projections, in very good condition and with an intact suspension hole.
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Description from the seller
Material: White bronze
Dimensions: 48 mm (height), 26 mm (width).
Origin: Europe
Condition: Very good condition for age; suspension hole intact; minor surface wear consistent with age.
A cast bronze pendant of triangular form with pierced openwork and decorative ribbing, known as a dragon’s foot pendant. The piece is defined by its three projecting “toes” at the base, representing the stylised claw or foot of a mythical beast. The pendant shows surface decoration, adding texture and emphasizing the claw-like form.
In Norse mythology, Fáfnir (Old Norse and Icelandic) or Frænir is a son of the dwarf king Hreidmar and brother of Regin , Ótr, Lyngheiðr and Lofnheiðr. After being affected by the curse of Andvaris ring and gold, Fafnir became a dragon and was slain by the brave hero Sigurd. The wearable reminder of this myth would have inspired bravery in Viking warriors.
Material: White bronze
Dimensions: 48 mm (height), 26 mm (width).
Origin: Europe
Condition: Very good condition for age; suspension hole intact; minor surface wear consistent with age.
A cast bronze pendant of triangular form with pierced openwork and decorative ribbing, known as a dragon’s foot pendant. The piece is defined by its three projecting “toes” at the base, representing the stylised claw or foot of a mythical beast. The pendant shows surface decoration, adding texture and emphasizing the claw-like form.
In Norse mythology, Fáfnir (Old Norse and Icelandic) or Frænir is a son of the dwarf king Hreidmar and brother of Regin , Ótr, Lyngheiðr and Lofnheiðr. After being affected by the curse of Andvaris ring and gold, Fafnir became a dragon and was slain by the brave hero Sigurd. The wearable reminder of this myth would have inspired bravery in Viking warriors.
Details
Culture
Viking Era
Century/timeframe
ca. 900 - 1100 AD
Name of object
dragon foot amulet
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
1990
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
48 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Width
26 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Europe
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