RARE VIKING WARRIOR’S BRACELET PENDANT NECKLACE, 10th-11th CENTURY AD

Vikings were highly skilled metallurgists, and as a result, breaking metal had supernatural significance for them. Breaking ringjarn (iron rings) as shown on the Larbro Stone, was thought to destroy the spirits of enemies. Similarly, Viking weapons and accouterments were broken for burial with their owners.

This is the broken end of a thick fine Viking warrior's bronze bracelet. It is over 1” by about ¼”. It is hand-decorated with alternate plain and stipple bands, interrupted by short segments with the designed reversed. The decoration was done by a Viking craftsman, 1000 years ago!  It has been professionally refurbished with the silver overlay restored and mounted to a Sterling silver neck chain for modern wear. It comes with certification of authenticity, and gift boxed.