Large Scandinavian Viking Silver Filigree Lunate Pendant

10TH-12TH CENTURY A.D.

1 3/4 in. (5.97 grams, 45 mm).

Of crescentic form and of Northern European type (also widespread in the historical Rus region), with beaded border, finely decorated integral loop, very fine granular decoration with three raised bosses.

Provenance

Acquired on the German art market before 2000.
From an old Munich collection.

Literature

Cf. Graham-Campbell, J., The Vikings, The British Museum, London, 1980, p.51, for similar.

CONDITION

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LOT 0337