Viking Era Bronze Head of Loki Fitting Circa 9th-10th century AD This bronze fitting takes the form of the head of the mischievous god Loki. With a rounded face, large eyes, broad nose, and smiling lips, the fitting captures Loki's enigmatic charm. In Norse mythology, Loki is known as a shape-shifter, trickster, and god of mischief, often causing trouble for the other gods. Despite his disruptive nature, he was also revered for his cunning intellect and role as a mediator between the gods and giants. Dimensions: 30mm x 20mm; weight 25g Provenance: Private UK Ancient Art Collection formerly acquired on the UK, European, and USA Art Markets from pre-2000 Collections. Disclaimer: NO SHIPPING OUTSIDE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION. All items will be shipped from Belgium. The seller guarantees and can prove that the object was obtained legally. The seller was informed by Catawiki that they had to provide the documentation required by the laws and regulations in their country of residence. The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell/export this object. The seller will provide all provenance information known about the object to the buyer. The seller ensures that any necessary permits are/will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer immediately about any delays in obtaining such permits. The seller will not ship outside the EU.