编号 101805450

维京时代 黄铜色 带三只铃铛的吊坠 - 50 mm (没有保留价)
编号 101805450

维京时代 黄铜色 带三只铃铛的吊坠 - 50 mm (没有保留价)
A rare and evocative wearable artefact reflecting Early Medieval craftsmanship and personal adornment traditions.
Material: Bronze
Culture/Period: Early Medieval
Date: Circa 5th–8th century AD
Height: 50 mm
Width: 28 mm
Construction: Multi-part cast pendant with three articulated bells
Condition
Good condition considering age, with natural surface wear and patination. Bells and suspension elements preserved and stable.
A fine and attractive Early Medieval bronze pendant composed of several cast elements, featuring three suspended bells attached by short chains beneath a semicircular upper mount. The top ornament is decorated with radiating linear motifs emerging from a central bulb-shaped element, creating a stylised architectural or symbolic design characteristic of early European metalwork.
The three bells remain intact and retain clear decorative detailing, demonstrating skilled casting and careful finishing. Such pendants are believed to have been worn suspended from hunting or warrior belts, where the bells would have produced sound during movement. Objects of this type are often associated with status display, protection symbolism, or ritual significance, and examples are known to have been buried together with their owners as grave goods.
The piece displays a well-developed archaeological patina consistent with age, adding to its authenticity and aesthetic appeal.
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