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LOT 1348
Viking Age Bronze Pendant Collection
CIRCA 10TH CENTURY A.D.
1 3/4 - 2 in. (45 grams total, 46-49 mm).
Comprising a trio of openwork pendants, each with a geometric or zoomorphic scheme to one face. [3, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
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Viking Age Fire Steel with Bronze Jellinge Dragon Handle
10th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £650
Comprising a bronze body with engraved pair of Jellinge-style beasts on both sides, inserted iron part to the underside; attachment loop to the top. 31.4 grams, 52 mm
Acquired 1980-2000. Ex property of an American collector. -
Viking Silver-Gilt Pendant with Odin Gripping Two Ravens
9th-10th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £494
Integral loop, border enclosing a low-relief image of a male facing mask between two birds embraced at the necks. 3.58 grams, 24 mm
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
The iconography of the pendant is evidently based on the mythological representation of Odin, whose ravens, Huginn and Muninn, were his spirit companions and confidents. Huginn and Muninn travelled around the world bringing news and information to their master. Odin sent them out at dawn to gather information and they returned in the evening, sitting on the god's shoulders and whispering the news into his ears. It is from these ravens that the raven-god kenning representing Odin was derived. -
Viking Silver-Gilt Cross Pendant
9th-10th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £247
With integral suspension loop, stylised figure in relief, seemingly in orans pose. 2.6 grams, 26 mm
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
