Viking Era -Bronze Viking Talisman with the mythological Scandinavian dragon Fafnir - 40 mm - 9th-11th century Talisman (No reserve price)
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Bronze Viking dragon-shaped talisman amulet associated with Fafnir, dating to the 9th–11th century, weight 10.31 g, dimensions 38 × 15 × 4 mm, acquired from a private collection in Austria in 2004.
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In ancient times, people attributed magical powers to talismans and used them to protect themselves against all kinds of problems.
Mythological Viking amulet/talisman in the shape of a dragon. The Dragon was a popular creature for the Vikings; the most famous of all was the Dragon Fafnir.
Origin: Scandinavia
Date: 9th to 11th centuries AD
Material: bronze, very beautiful
Dimensions: 38 x 15 x 4 mm
Weight: 5.61 g
Condition: Excellent, usable; see photos.
Its surface shows the calcifications and concretions typical of its antiquity and of prolonged burial, and these are the best guarantee of its authenticity,
This item does not require an export license within the EU
We do not ship outside the EU.
Purchased by the current owner in 2004 in Austria, Vienna, at the "Art, Antiquities and Collectibles Fair."
Collected since: 1970s.
Previous owners' history: Old Austrian private collection.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This item comes from an old private collection, not from a company; authenticity and era have been checked and acknowledged by Catawiki experts using their own different methods..
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The seller guarantees that they acquired this piece legally.
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1567/NAM
In ancient times, people attributed magical powers to talismans and used them to protect themselves against all kinds of problems.
Mythological Viking amulet/talisman in the shape of a dragon. The Dragon was a popular creature for the Vikings; the most famous of all was the Dragon Fafnir.
Origin: Scandinavia
Date: 9th to 11th centuries AD
Material: bronze, very beautiful
Dimensions: 38 x 15 x 4 mm
Weight: 5.61 g
Condition: Excellent, usable; see photos.
Its surface shows the calcifications and concretions typical of its antiquity and of prolonged burial, and these are the best guarantee of its authenticity,
This item does not require an export license within the EU
We do not ship outside the EU.
Purchased by the current owner in 2004 in Austria, Vienna, at the "Art, Antiquities and Collectibles Fair."
Collected since: 1970s.
Previous owners' history: Old Austrian private collection.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This item comes from an old private collection, not from a company; authenticity and era have been checked and acknowledged by Catawiki experts using their own different methods..
By bidding, the purchaser accepts my terms. If you do not agree, please do not bid.
The seller guarantees that they acquired this piece legally.
The documentation proving this provenance has been seen by Catawiki.
Important information that the seller guarantees they have the right to sell/export this lot.
1567/NAM
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Viking Era
Metal
-Bronze Viking Talisman with the mythological Scandinavian dragon Fafnir - 40 mm - 9th-11th century
Century/timeframe
9º al 11º DC
Acquired from
Private collection
Total weight
10.31 g
Year acquired
2004
Condition
Very good condition - slightly used with small signs of wear
Country acquired from
Austria
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Previous owner - country acquired from
Europe
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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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.
