Viking Era Bronze, Pendant amulet of the mythical Scandinavian dragon Fafnir - 30 mm - 9th-11th century AD Amulet (No reserve price)
02
days
06
hours
05
minutes
14
seconds
Current bid
€ 16
No reserve price
Expert
Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 150 - € 200
29 other people are watching this object
 Bidder 2253 | €16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bidder 7705 | €11 | |
| Bidder 2253 | €9 | |
Catawiki Buyer Protection
Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details
Trustpilot 4.4 | 122115 reviews
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
Extremely rare Viking dragon amulet from Scandinavia, Fafnir, cast in bronze with patina, dating to the 9th–11th century, measuring 30 × 16 × 3 mm and weighing 5.16 g, in excellent condition with minimal signs of wear, acquired in 2004 in Vienna from a private Austrian collection, provenance from Scandinavia, authenticity verified by Catawiki.
AI-assisted summary
Description from the seller
Extremely rare Viking pendant amulet of the mythological Scandinavian dragon Fafnir.
Mythological Viking amulet with a zoomorphic dragon shape.
Fafnir the dragon was one of the main deities in Norse mythology. He was a popular creature and the most famous among the Vikings.
Origin: Scandinavia
Material: bronze with a beautiful patina.
Status: Very good / see photos
Date: 9th to 11th centuries AD - Medieval era
Size: 30 x 16 x 3 mm
Weight 5.16 grams.
Origin
Purchased by the current owner in 2004 in Vienna, Austria, at an antique market.
Collected since: 1980s.
Previous owners' history: Old Austrian private collection.
The provider guarantees that he/she/they acquired this piece legally.
The seller will arrange for all necessary permits.
Shipments outside the EU are not made.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This item comes from an ancient private collection, not a company. Its authenticity and period have been verified and acknowledged by Catawiki experts using their own various methods.
I suggest that you keep a copy of the auction, which will serve as a certificate of authenticity.
It is guaranteed that this item is an authentic Fafnir dragon amulet.
Catawiki has seen the documentation that proves this origin.
Important information.
The seller guarantees that they have the right to send this batch.
230/LIFE
Extremely rare Viking pendant amulet of the mythological Scandinavian dragon Fafnir.
Mythological Viking amulet with a zoomorphic dragon shape.
Fafnir the dragon was one of the main deities in Norse mythology. He was a popular creature and the most famous among the Vikings.
Origin: Scandinavia
Material: bronze with a beautiful patina.
Status: Very good / see photos
Date: 9th to 11th centuries AD - Medieval era
Size: 30 x 16 x 3 mm
Weight 5.16 grams.
Origin
Purchased by the current owner in 2004 in Vienna, Austria, at an antique market.
Collected since: 1980s.
Previous owners' history: Old Austrian private collection.
The provider guarantees that he/she/they acquired this piece legally.
The seller will arrange for all necessary permits.
Shipments outside the EU are not made.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This item comes from an ancient private collection, not a company. Its authenticity and period have been verified and acknowledged by Catawiki experts using their own various methods.
I suggest that you keep a copy of the auction, which will serve as a certificate of authenticity.
It is guaranteed that this item is an authentic Fafnir dragon amulet.
Catawiki has seen the documentation that proves this origin.
Important information.
The seller guarantees that they have the right to send this batch.
230/LIFE
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Viking Era
Metal
Pendant amulet of the mythical Scandinavian dragon Fafnir - 30 mm - 9th-11th century AD, Bronze
Century/ Timeframe
IX-XI DC
Acquired from
Private collection
Total weight
5.16 g
Year acquired
2004
Condition
Excellent condition - barely used with minimal signs of wear
Country acquired from
Europe
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
Europe
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Disclaimer
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.
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.
