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LOT 1711
Viking Age Bronze Lunar Pendant
9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (2.09 grams, 28 mm).
Crescentic in profile with imitation filigree and granulation to the obverse, pierced suspension lug. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom an old English collection, 1990s.
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
Cf. Arbman, H., Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940, pl.98(13).
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High-Status Scandinavian Viking Silver Snarling Dragon Mount
9th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,900
Featuring a chip-carved knotted scheme between scrolling flanks, dragon’s head terminal with upturned nostrils and snarling mouth revealing two rows of vicious teeth; flat back with three studs for attachment; mounted on a custom-made stand. 7 grams, 23 mm (21 grams total, 57mm including stand)
Very fine condition.
Previously in a North European collection. Ex UK collection. Nigel Mills, East London, UK. Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.
Animal heads of this size were often used to make mounts or small weights. They often had insertions of precious stones in the eyes and cavities, and were made of gold, silver, lead, and gilded bronze. The Norse mythological bestiary was varied, and dragon heads were common. Perhaps this head represents the world serpent, Jǫrmungandr, son of Loki and destined to die at the hands of Thor in Ragnarok, in turn killing the god with his poisonous exhalations. -
Anglo-Scandinavian Viking Bronze Artefact Group
9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
Including a regardant beast mount, Urnes Style brooch fragment, Ringerike Style strap-end and other items. 33.6 grams total, 16-41 mm
Found East Anglia, UK. From an old private collection of Norfolk, UK, gentleman, formed since 1998. -
Viking Period Decorated Bronze Bracelet
Circa 9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Flat-section ellipsoid plaque with reserved scooped panels on a chased field, knop finials. 8.9 grams, 61 mm
UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a London gentleman.
