Viking Age Bronze Openwork Amulet with Huginn and Muninn - Odin's Sacred Ravens (No reserve price)
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A very good, original Viking Age bronze openwork amulet depicting Odin’s ravens Huginn and Muninn, dating to circa the 10th–11th century AD.
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Viking Age Bronze Openwork Amulet with Huginn and Muninn - Odin's Sacred Ravens
Circa 10th-11th century AD
A rare bronze amulet depicting two stylised ravens, Huginn and Muninn, arranged symmetrically above a broad openwork body. The birds face outwards, each with a rounded head, short beak and elongated body terminating in a pointed tail. Between them is a central projection with a conical terminal, above a circular perforation. The lower section is pierced with four openings arranged in pairs, the upper two of angular outline and the lower two circular. The outer edges are lobed.
In Norse mythology, Huginn and Muninn were the two ravens of Odin, the principal deity associated with wisdom, war, poetry and the pursuit of knowledge. Their names are traditionally interpreted as 'Thought' and 'Memory', reflecting their role as extensions of the god's intelligence and awareness. According to the Eddic tradition, the ravens flew across the world each day, returning to Odin with news of everything they had witnessed. In the poem Grimnismal, Odin expresses his concern that the birds might not return, particularly Muninn. Ravens also held a prominent place in Viking Age imagery, appearing on weapons, ornaments and other objects associated with Odin and the warrior elite. Their representation evoked the god's knowledge of distant events and his connection with warfare, prophecy and the supernatural world.
Size: 3,5cm x 2cm x 0,5cm
Provenance: Private European Collection; formerly acquired from old UK and European collection formed since the 1970s.
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Viking Age Bronze Openwork Amulet with Huginn and Muninn - Odin's Sacred Ravens
Circa 10th-11th century AD
A rare bronze amulet depicting two stylised ravens, Huginn and Muninn, arranged symmetrically above a broad openwork body. The birds face outwards, each with a rounded head, short beak and elongated body terminating in a pointed tail. Between them is a central projection with a conical terminal, above a circular perforation. The lower section is pierced with four openings arranged in pairs, the upper two of angular outline and the lower two circular. The outer edges are lobed.
In Norse mythology, Huginn and Muninn were the two ravens of Odin, the principal deity associated with wisdom, war, poetry and the pursuit of knowledge. Their names are traditionally interpreted as 'Thought' and 'Memory', reflecting their role as extensions of the god's intelligence and awareness. According to the Eddic tradition, the ravens flew across the world each day, returning to Odin with news of everything they had witnessed. In the poem Grimnismal, Odin expresses his concern that the birds might not return, particularly Muninn. Ravens also held a prominent place in Viking Age imagery, appearing on weapons, ornaments and other objects associated with Odin and the warrior elite. Their representation evoked the god's knowledge of distant events and his connection with warfare, prophecy and the supernatural world.
Size: 3,5cm x 2cm x 0,5cm
Provenance: Private European Collection; formerly acquired from old UK and European collection formed since the 1970s.
COMBINED SHIPPING
We offer combined shipping only for items purchased in the same auction. You need to pay for these together; otherwise, the system will not combine shipping. We don't combine and refund shipping afterwards.
SHIPPING WITHIN THE EU ONLY!
We ship exclusively to addresses within the European Union. Please ensure that you can provide an EU delivery address before bidding.
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 Age
Century/timeframe
Circa 10th-11th century AD
Name of object
Bronze Openwork Amulet with Huginn and Muninn - Odin's Sacred Ravens
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2020
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
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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