維京時代 青銅色 吊坠——托尔之斧护符（公元8世纪至11世纪） (沒有保留價)

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Rare & Beautiful Viking Bronze Pendant – Thor’s Axe Amulet, Norse Symbol of Power (8th–11th c. AD)

Object Type: Pendant (Axe-shaped amulet)
Cultural Attribution: Viking, Norse Culture
Period: Viking Age, ca. 8th–11th century AD
Material: Bronze

Cultural and Iconographic Assessment Certificate: available upon request (PDF format)

Dimensions:
Height: 23.32 ± mm
Width: 14.85 ± mm
Weight: 1.05 ± g

Description

This bronze object can be attributed to the Viking Age (ca. 8th–11th century AD) and is interpreted as a pendant reflecting a stylized ceremonial axe form. The widened triangular lower section and the rounded terminal at the top correspond to the schematic simplification commonly observed in symbolic weapon representations within the Norse world.

Miniature axe-shaped objects of this type are known not only as representations of weapons but also as amuletic items embodying concepts such as power, protection, and warrior identity. Forms resembling axes and hammers are particularly associated with the cult of Thor, functioning as personal symbols of divine strength and protection.

The surface displays a natural patina and wear consistent with long-term burial conditions, supporting its historical integrity. With its simplified yet expressive form, this piece stands as a compelling example of Viking-era personal adornment linked to symbolic and protective traditions.

Information
The offered object was acquired in 2026 through an auction associated with A.N. Auction House in Germany and was transferred to us in 2026 by its previous owner, N.A., based in the Netherlands

The object has been documented using high-resolution equipment; no intervention has been made to its form or structural integrity, and only limited color-balance adjustment has been applied.

Upon request, museum-standard technical photographs may be provided during the auction; if requested prior to shipment, an expert report and a signed ownership document issued in the buyer’s name can be supplied in PDF format within 3–5 business days

Statements regarding dating, function, symbolic interpretation, and material identification represent high-probability academic assessments based on typological comparisons, parallels in museum collections, and expert opinion; definitive conclusions require advanced laboratory analysis and fall outside the scope of the platform’s sales process.

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