Viking / Norse culture "magic" pendant of the type purportedly used by healers, comprising a translucent natural quartz crystal mounted in a silver setting. From ancient to medieval times, rock crystals and other semi-precious stones were believed to possess talismanic healing and good luck properties. Size: 3.9 cm L (including loop) - 1 1/2 inch; Pendant only= 2.9 cm L - 1 1/8 inch Material: Silver and crystal, 12.6 grms Culture: Viking, c. 8th-10th Century A.D. Condition: Intact Provenance: Eastern European private collection, acquired 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. Catawiki disclaimer: This piece 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.