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VIKING HEART PENDANT NECKLACE C.900-1050 AD - The History Gift Store
VIKING HEART PENDANT NECKLACE C.900-1050 AD - The History Gift Store
VIKING HEART PENDANT NECKLACE C.900-1050 AD - The History Gift Store
VIKING HEART PENDANT NECKLACE C.900-1050 AD - The History Gift Store
VIKING HEART PENDANT NECKLACE C.900-1050 AD - The History Gift Store
VIKING HEART PENDANT NECKLACE C.900-1050 AD - The History Gift Store
VIKING HEART PENDANT NECKLACE C.900-1050 AD - The History Gift Store
VIKING HEART PENDANT NECKLACE C.900-1050 AD - The History Gift Store

VIKING HEART PENDANT NECKLACE C.900-1050 AD

$195.00
Just under 7/8” height plus the suspension loop. The heart in its fully developed form with the base indented and the broad edges forming the cusp and continuing as a pentafoil, variant of the popular foliate trefoil.  The foliate trefoil was a very popular motif for Viking hearts, though rarely embellished to five as here. For Vikings, the heart stood for bravery, fortitude, loyalty, integrity, all attributes of the warrior. It is said that Hrungnir, with whom Thor dueled (assisted by a sorceress), had a heart of stone Professionally refurbished with pure silver surface suspended from an 18” sterling silver neck chain for modern wear.  Jewelry gift boxed for giving with a certificate of authenticity.
Item ID: B2387
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Certificate of Authenticity

All items purchased from The History Gift Store are accompanied by a signed and dated Certificate of Authenticity with the name of the item and its unique item number for future reference.

Certificates are suitable for display with your item, and can easily be mounted in a 8½" x 5½" frame. Our certificates are printed on an acid free 65lb cardstock. This means your certification will not turn yellow or deteriorate over time.

VIKING HEART PENDANT NECKLACE C.900-1050 AD

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