Viking Era Bronze Bracelet, 'Sköll and Hati' Wolf Heads
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Viking Era bronze bracelet with overlapping zoomorphic wolf head terminals depicting Sköll and Hati, dating to the 9th–11th century AD, in very good condition with olive green patina (cuprite and malachite), weight about 158 g, outside diameter ~88 mm and inside ~61–70 mm; provenance Netherlands, acquired 2024 from an antique market, original authenticity with certificate available on request, and EU-only shipping restriction.
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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.
Viking Age, very impressive and solid bronze bracelet, formed from a thick rounded band with overlapping zoomorphic stylized wolf head terminals of Sköll and Hati.
-> Wolves held an important place in Norse mythology and Viking Age symbolism. Sköll and Hati were the wolves said to chase the sun and moon across the sky, linking them to cosmic order, pursuit, and the passing of time. At Ragnarök, Sköll and Hati succeed in their quest and catch their prey. They are a symbol of mortality, endings and the importance of seizing every moment of life and living it to its fullest.
-> Bronze bracelets were worn in the Viking Age both as personal ornaments and as status objects. The decorated terminals gave these objects a distinctive visual character and often carried symbolic meaning.
Outside diameter: ± 88 mm maximum
Inside diameter: ± 70 – 61 mm
Weight: ± 158 g
Condition: very good and solid condition, attractive smooth olive green patina with areas of cuprite and malachite patina. Signs of wear consistent with age and use. See images.
Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format).
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*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.
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* 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.
Viking Age, very impressive and solid bronze bracelet, formed from a thick rounded band with overlapping zoomorphic stylized wolf head terminals of Sköll and Hati.
-> Wolves held an important place in Norse mythology and Viking Age symbolism. Sköll and Hati were the wolves said to chase the sun and moon across the sky, linking them to cosmic order, pursuit, and the passing of time. At Ragnarök, Sköll and Hati succeed in their quest and catch their prey. They are a symbol of mortality, endings and the importance of seizing every moment of life and living it to its fullest.
-> Bronze bracelets were worn in the Viking Age both as personal ornaments and as status objects. The decorated terminals gave these objects a distinctive visual character and often carried symbolic meaning.
Outside diameter: ± 88 mm maximum
Inside diameter: ± 70 – 61 mm
Weight: ± 158 g
Condition: very good and solid condition, attractive smooth olive green patina with areas of cuprite and malachite patina. Signs of wear consistent with age and use. See images.
Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format).
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
9th - 11th century AD
Name of object
'Sköll and Hati' Wolf Heads, Bracelet
Acquired from
Antique market
Year acquired
2024
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Previous owner - year acquired
2024
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.
