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LOT 1445
Viking Silver-Gilt Pendant with Odin Gripping Two Ravens
9TH-10TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (2.8 grams, 20 mm).
Border enclosing a low-relief image of a male facing mask between two birds embraced at the necks; with integral loop. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
LiteratureCf. Hammond, B. M., British Artefacts Volume 2 - Middle Saxon and Viking, p.57, item 1.5.3-f.; cf. Korshyn, V.E., Yazcheskye Priveski Drevnei Rusi X-XIV Vekov, Moscow, 2013, item M.2.02.
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LOT 1445
Viking Silver-Gilt Pendant with Odin Gripping Two Ravens
Sold for (Inc. bp): £293
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Viking Age Gold Elf Shot Pendant with Garnet
9th-12th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
With a suspension loop and short length of chain composed of coiled wire links, clasping a polished plano-convex garnet. 0.94 grams, 24 mm
Fine condition.
Acquired 1970-2010. Collection of a late Japanese gentleman.
This amulet was believed to offer protection against 'Elfshot'. The attack of elves was believed responsible for mysterious suffering in men and livestock. 'Elfshot' described sudden shooting pains localised to a particular area of the body, such as in rheumatism, arthritis or muscle stitches or cramps. Elves were thought to shoot darts or arrows where such pains had no obvious external cause. Belief in elfshot persisted into the 20th century in rural areas, and as proof country folk would sometimes find small arrowheads (the remains of Neolithic or Mesolithic flints, or naturally-occurring spear-shaped stones) that were believed to be the magical weapons that caused the afflictions. Belief in elfshot began in the Pagan Germanic period. -
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Viking Age Decorated Bronze Brooch
Circa 10th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £176
Displaying pellets and a dense geometric scheme, likely a zoomorphic representation; remains of pin. 24.5 grams, 51 mm
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s. -
Viking Bronze Disc Brooch with Regardant Beast
9th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
Displayed in low-relief with raised tail, pellet eye, radiating mane, band of pellets to the border; pin-lug and catch to the reverse. 6.29 grams, 29 mm
Found Norfolk, UK.
