Viking Era Bronze 「戦士の盾」— ブロンズ製の保護ペンダント (No reserve price)

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Viking Era bronze pendant titled “The Warrior's Shield,” a circular shield-inspired wearable with a six-lobed central boss and concentric protective rings, dating to circa 9th–11th century AD in good, original condition with an archaeological green patina.

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「バイキングの戦士にとって、盾は防御の武器以上のものでした――それは勇気、忠誠、そして運命に立ち向かう揺らぐことのない意志の象徴でした。」

warriors
a exceptional Viking bronze pendant inspired by the form of a warrior's shield, featuring a beautifully executed circular design with concentric raised borders surrounding a prominent six-lobed central boss. The balanced composition immediately recalls the protective shield boss that stood at the heart of every Viking shield, making this a powerful emblem of strength and resilience.

Acented translation:

神話的なバイキングのブロンズペンダントは、戦士の盾の形状に触発され、中央に際立つ六弁紋章を取り囲む、同心円状の隆起縁を美しく配置した円形デザインが特徴です。均整のとれた構図は、すべてのバイキングの盾の中心にあった防護用の盾の紋章をすぐに思い起こさせ、力強さと不屈の精神の力強い象徴となっています。

The carefully modelled central rosette, enclosed within multiple concentric rings, reflects the refined geometric style characteristic of Scandinavian metalwork. Although compact in form, the pendant conveys remarkable visual presence and symbolic power, embodying the ideals of protection, honor, and steadfastness that defined the Viking warrior.

丁寧に作り込まれた中央のローズを、複数の同心円に囲ませたデザインは、スカンジナ金属工芸に特徴的な洗練された幾何学的美を映し出します。小さめのフォルムながら、ペンダントは卓越した視覚的存在感と象徴的な力を伝え、バイキング戦士を定義する守護、名誉、そして不動の精神の理想を体現します。

The reverse remains plain with the original casting traces still visible, while centuries of burial have produced a rich archaeological green patina that highlights every raised detail and preserves the object's authentic character.

裏面は元の鋳造痕がそのまま見える無地のままですが、何世紀にも及ぶ埋葬が豊かな考古学的な緑青を生み、立ち上がったディテールを強調し、物体の真の性格を保ちます。

Professionally mounted for modern wear, this striking pendant transforms an ancient symbol of defense into a timeless piece of wearable history.

現代の装着に適した専門的に取り付けられたこの印象的なペンダントは、古代の防御の象徴を時を超えた“身につける歴史”へと変換します。

Details
Culture: Viking, Scandinavia
Date: c. 9th–11th century AD
Material: Bronze
Circular shield-inspired decorative pendant
Six-lobed central boss with concentric protective rings
Beautiful archaeological green patina
Professionally mounted as a wearable pendant
Suitable for modern wear or display

「バイキングの戦士にとって、盾は防御の武器以上のものでした――それは勇気、忠誠、そして運命に立ち向かう揺らぐことのない意志の象徴でした。」

warriors
a exceptional Viking bronze pendant inspired by the form of a warrior's shield, featuring a beautifully executed circular design with concentric raised borders surrounding a prominent six-lobed central boss. The balanced composition immediately recalls the protective shield boss that stood at the heart of every Viking shield, making this a powerful emblem of strength and resilience.

Acented translation:

神話的なバイキングのブロンズペンダントは、戦士の盾の形状に触発され、中央に際立つ六弁紋章を取り囲む、同心円状の隆起縁を美しく配置した円形デザインが特徴です。均整のとれた構図は、すべてのバイキングの盾の中心にあった防護用の盾の紋章をすぐに思い起こさせ、力強さと不屈の精神の力強い象徴となっています。

The carefully modelled central rosette, enclosed within multiple concentric rings, reflects the refined geometric style characteristic of Scandinavian metalwork. Although compact in form, the pendant conveys remarkable visual presence and symbolic power, embodying the ideals of protection, honor, and steadfastness that defined the Viking warrior.

丁寧に作り込まれた中央のローズを、複数の同心円に囲ませたデザインは、スカンジナ金属工芸に特徴的な洗練された幾何学的美を映し出します。小さめのフォルムながら、ペンダントは卓越した視覚的存在感と象徴的な力を伝え、バイキング戦士を定義する守護、名誉、そして不動の精神の理想を体現します。

The reverse remains plain with the original casting traces still visible, while centuries of burial have produced a rich archaeological green patina that highlights every raised detail and preserves the object's authentic character.

裏面は元の鋳造痕がそのまま見える無地のままですが、何世紀にも及ぶ埋葬が豊かな考古学的な緑青を生み、立ち上がったディテールを強調し、物体の真の性格を保ちます。

Professionally mounted for modern wear, this striking pendant transforms an ancient symbol of defense into a timeless piece of wearable history.

現代の装着に適した専門的に取り付けられたこの印象的なペンダントは、古代の防御の象徴を時を超えた“身につける歴史”へと変換します。

Details
Culture: Viking, Scandinavia
Date: c. 9th–11th century AD
Material: Bronze
Circular shield-inspired decorative pendant
Six-lobed central boss with concentric protective rings
Beautiful archaeological green patina
Professionally mounted as a wearable pendant
Suitable for modern wear or display

Details

文化
Viking Era
世紀/年代
circa 9th–11th century AD
商品名
"The Warrior's Shield" — Bronze Protective Pendant
取得先
Auction house
取得年
2025
素材
Bronze
取得国
Netherlands
コンディション
Good
前所有者の取得先
Private collection
前所有者 - 取得年
1996
前所有者 - 取得国
Netherlands
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