Viking Era Bronze Amulet with Four Stylized Raven Heads - 36 mm (No reserve price)
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This Viking-period bronze amulet, titled “Amulet with Four Stylized Raven Heads”, dates to the 9th–10th century AD and measures 37 × 36 mm.
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Description from the seller
Material: Bronze
Culture: Viking Era
Date: ca. 9th–10th Century AD
Dimensions: diameter ca. 37 mm
Condition: Very good condition for age; with stable green patina and encrustation. Minor wear consistent with age and use.
A rare and evocative Viking bronze amulet, cast in openwork style with four stylized raven heads radiating from a central circular opening.
Ravens were sacred birds in Norse mythology, associated with Odin’s companions Huginn and Muninn, symbolizing wisdom, protection, and divine insight. Such amulets were worn for spiritual strength and guidance, often as part of larger charm necklaces.
The amulet displays a beautiful green patina with areas of encrustation and fine surface texture developed over centuries of burial.
A superb and symbolic Viking artifact, combining artistry, mythology, and craftsmanship.
Material: Bronze
Culture: Viking Era
Date: ca. 9th–10th Century AD
Dimensions: diameter ca. 37 mm
Condition: Very good condition for age; with stable green patina and encrustation. Minor wear consistent with age and use.
A rare and evocative Viking bronze amulet, cast in openwork style with four stylized raven heads radiating from a central circular opening.
Ravens were sacred birds in Norse mythology, associated with Odin’s companions Huginn and Muninn, symbolizing wisdom, protection, and divine insight. Such amulets were worn for spiritual strength and guidance, often as part of larger charm necklaces.
The amulet displays a beautiful green patina with areas of encrustation and fine surface texture developed over centuries of burial.
A superb and symbolic Viking artifact, combining artistry, mythology, and craftsmanship.
Details
Culture
Viking Era
Century/timeframe
9th–10th Century AD
Name of object
Amulet with Four Stylized Raven Heads
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
1990
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Europe
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
36 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Width
37 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Europe
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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