Viking Age Bronze Raven's Beak Pendant

10TH CENTURY A.D.

2 1/8 in. (16.8 grams, 55 mm).

With domed eye and tendril surround ending in loops, substantial suspension loop to the reverse.

Provenance

Acquired before 1990.
Ex property of a professional collector.

Literature

Cf. Sedov, B.B., Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, pl.CXIV (12), for type.

CONDITION

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