RARE VIKING WOMAN 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 fine Viking woman warrior's bronze bracelet. It is about 3/8 x 5/8”. It was broken as part of the funerary process for a warrior’s funeral. It is hand-decorated by a Viking craftsman, 1000 years ago! The rounded face is line bordered, enclosing lineal stipple bands. It has been professionally refurbished with a 24karat gold overlay restored and mounted on an 18” gilt Sterling silver neck chain for modern wear. It comes with a certification of authenticity, and is jewelry gift boxed.  About the best of these we have seen.