Viking Era Gold Open-Work Pendant with Cross and Beast Heads
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Gold open-work pendant with cross and beast heads, Viking c. 9th Century A.D.; 4.1 cm diameter (excluding loop), 4.5 cm overall length with loop; in excellent, intact condition.
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Description from the seller
Gold pendant decorated in open work with a central cross composed of very fine granules, each arm terminating in a stylised beast head. A loop at the top for suspension. This pendant is the result of the fusion of Viking and early Christian symbolism.
Size: 4.1 cm D (excluding loop) - 1 5/8” - 4.5 cm L (with loop) - 1 13/16”
Material: Gold, 8.6 grms
Culture: Viking, c. 9th Century A.D.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: European private collection, acquired in Belgium in the 1990s.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
Please note our last posting date before the Christmas holidays will be 18th December. Shipping will resume 5th January 2026.
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as, a TL test, analysis of metals(XRF-test), lapidary tests, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Gold pendant decorated in open work with a central cross composed of very fine granules, each arm terminating in a stylised beast head. A loop at the top for suspension. This pendant is the result of the fusion of Viking and early Christian symbolism.
Size: 4.1 cm D (excluding loop) - 1 5/8” - 4.5 cm L (with loop) - 1 13/16”
Material: Gold, 8.6 grms
Culture: Viking, c. 9th Century A.D.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: European private collection, acquired in Belgium in the 1990s.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
Please note our last posting date before the Christmas holidays will be 18th December. Shipping will resume 5th January 2026.
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as, a TL test, analysis of metals(XRF-test), lapidary tests, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Details
Culture
Viking Era
Century/ Timeframe
Viking, c. 9th Century A.D.
Name of object
Open-Work Pendant with Cross and Beast Heads
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2018
Material
Gold
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
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.
