Viking Era Bronze cast tinkling amulet pendant - 65 mm (No reserve price)
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This 65 × 14 mm bronze Viking-period cast tinkling amulet pendant, dating to the 9th–12th century AD, consists of five cast pieces, with an upper ornament connected to two bells by a bronze link for each bell.
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This is a beautiful, resonant bronze amulet from the Viking era. People believed that the sound would drive away evil spirits. This beautiful specimen is composed of five cast pieces. The top ornament is connected to the two bells by a bronze connector for each bell.
This is a beautiful, resonant bronze amulet from the Viking era. People believed that the sound would drive away evil spirits. This beautiful specimen is composed of five cast pieces. The top ornament is connected to the two bells by a bronze connector for each bell.
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Culture
Viking Era
Century/timeframe
9th-12th century AD.
Name of object
cast tinkling amulet pendant
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
1990
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Europe
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
65 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Width
14 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Europe
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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.
