Viking Era Bronze - Extremely rare Viking pendant with a double amulet Lunula (moon) - 27 mm - 9th to 11th Talisman (No reserve price)
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 150 - € 200
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Bronze Viking lunula pendant with a double amulet, crescent shape, 27 x 25 mm, weight 6.79 g, dating to the 9th–11th centuries AD.
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Description from the seller
This is an interesting pendant with a double Viking amulet lunula (moon) in bronze, consisting of a body in the shape of a waxing crescent moon with an integrated suspension loop, representing the goddess Moon.
In Viking mythology, Lunula (the moon) is sometimes considered a goddess in her own right, and sometimes appears as an epithet of older goddesses like Diana or Juno, which means that this element can be a sign of devotion to higher-level gods within the Viking pantheon.
It was used by girls as an amulet to protect them against evil forces.
Origin: Scandinavia
Material: bronze / Nice soft patina
Condition: Very good / Usable / See photos
9th - 11th centuries AD
Size: 27 x 25 mm.------- weight: 6.79 g.
The seller will ensure that all necessary permits are processed.
No shipments are made outside the EU.
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.
This amulet is GUARANTEED to be authentic.
Beautiful addition to a collection of antique jewelry.
Condition: Excellent, usable see photos.
Purchased by the current owner in 2004 in Vienna, Austria, at the "Art, Antiques and Collectibles Fair."
Collected since: 1970s.
Previous owners' history: Old Austrian private collection.
The provider guarantees that they acquired this piece legally.
The documentation proving this provenance has been reviewed by Catawiki.
78 / Concord 4
This is an interesting pendant with a double Viking amulet lunula (moon) in bronze, consisting of a body in the shape of a waxing crescent moon with an integrated suspension loop, representing the goddess Moon.
In Viking mythology, Lunula (the moon) is sometimes considered a goddess in her own right, and sometimes appears as an epithet of older goddesses like Diana or Juno, which means that this element can be a sign of devotion to higher-level gods within the Viking pantheon.
It was used by girls as an amulet to protect them against evil forces.
Origin: Scandinavia
Material: bronze / Nice soft patina
Condition: Very good / Usable / See photos
9th - 11th centuries AD
Size: 27 x 25 mm.------- weight: 6.79 g.
The seller will ensure that all necessary permits are processed.
No shipments are made outside the EU.
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.
This amulet is GUARANTEED to be authentic.
Beautiful addition to a collection of antique jewelry.
Condition: Excellent, usable see photos.
Purchased by the current owner in 2004 in Vienna, Austria, at the "Art, Antiques and Collectibles Fair."
Collected since: 1970s.
Previous owners' history: Old Austrian private collection.
The provider guarantees that they acquired this piece legally.
The documentation proving this provenance has been reviewed by Catawiki.
78 / Concord 4
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Viking Era
Metal
Bronze - Extremely rare Viking pendant with a double amulet Lunula (moon) - 27 mm - 9th to 11th
Century/ Timeframe
Siglos 9º al 11º DC.
Acquired from
Private collection
Total weight
6.79 g
Year acquired
2004
Condition
Good condition - used with some signs of wear
Country acquired from
Europe
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Previous owner - country acquired from
Austria
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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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.
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.
