Material: Bronze Dimensions: 41 mm (height), 25 mm (width). Origin: Europe Condition: Very good condition for age; stable surface and deep patina; suspension hole intact; minor surface wear consistent with age. A cast bronze pendant of triangular form with pierced openwork and decorative ribbing, known as a dragon’s foot pendant. The piece is defined by its three projecting “toes” at the base, representing the stylised claw or foot of a mythical beast. The pendant shows incised and ribbed surface decoration, adding texture and emphasizing the claw-like form. In Norse mythology, Fáfnir (Old Norse and Icelandic) or Frænir is a son of the dwarf king Hreidmar and brother of Regin , Ótr, Lyngheiðr and Lofnheiðr. After being affected by the curse of Andvaris ring and gold, Fafnir became a dragon and was slain by the brave hero Sigurd. The wearable reminder of this myth would have inspired bravery in Viking warriors. The artifact displays an exceptionally fine black patina, formed over centuries of burial. This stable and glossy surface patina is the result of long-term oxidation in low-oxygen soil conditions, lending the piece both protection and visual appeal.