Viking Bronze axe pendant (No reserve price)
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Estimate € 180 - € 220
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Description from the seller
Viking bronze axe pendant
9th-11th century A.D.
A fine Viking bronze axe pendant modelled in the shape of a miniature battle axe, with a broad, curved blade, a slightly flaring cutting edge, and a narrow neck extending to a tubular suspension socket. The blade is decorated with numerous raised circular bosses arranged across its surface, together with a horizontal dividing line near the cutting edge. The neck is ornamented with a series of transverse ridges, and the upper socket has a flared rim. The reverse is more simply decorated, with scattered punched dots and a lightly engraved border following the curved blade.
The pendant is in excavated condition, with age-related surface wear, dark green and brown patina, scattered encrustation, and minor irregularities, yet retaining its distinctive axe shape and decorative details.
An appealing example of Viking bronze jewellery inspired by traditional battle axes, ideal for collectors of Norse antiquities, early medieval pendants, or archaeological personal ornaments.
5.2 cm
Provenance: German collection, acquired in European market in 1970s
Certificate of authenticity enclosed.
Shipping inside EU only.
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Authenticity: All items sold by Ancient Art & Coins are guaranteed to be authentic and as described or your money back. We have a combined experience of over 50 years of collecting and selling works of art and we collaborate with consultants, academics and laboratories from the field to ensure all objects sold are genuine.
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Viking bronze axe pendant
9th-11th century A.D.
A fine Viking bronze axe pendant modelled in the shape of a miniature battle axe, with a broad, curved blade, a slightly flaring cutting edge, and a narrow neck extending to a tubular suspension socket. The blade is decorated with numerous raised circular bosses arranged across its surface, together with a horizontal dividing line near the cutting edge. The neck is ornamented with a series of transverse ridges, and the upper socket has a flared rim. The reverse is more simply decorated, with scattered punched dots and a lightly engraved border following the curved blade.
The pendant is in excavated condition, with age-related surface wear, dark green and brown patina, scattered encrustation, and minor irregularities, yet retaining its distinctive axe shape and decorative details.
An appealing example of Viking bronze jewellery inspired by traditional battle axes, ideal for collectors of Norse antiquities, early medieval pendants, or archaeological personal ornaments.
5.2 cm
Provenance: German collection, acquired in European market in 1970s
Certificate of authenticity enclosed.
Shipping inside EU only.
Seller's Story
All items will be posted very fast from our Belgium offices. We offer very cheap shipping and extremely fast delivery within all the EU. Please note the shipping costs also include the handling fee and packing material. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Authenticity: All items sold by Ancient Art & Coins are guaranteed to be authentic and as described or your money back. We have a combined experience of over 50 years of collecting and selling works of art and we collaborate with consultants, academics and laboratories from the field to ensure all objects sold are genuine.
Please Note - our customer service team does not work on Saturday or Sunday. If a message is sent over the weekend, they will reply to you on Monday.
Details
Culture
Viking
Century/timeframe
9th-11th century A.D.
Name of object
Bronze axe pendant
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2020
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
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.
