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.