Northern Europe, Scandinavia, Viking or Norse culture, ca. 9th to 11th century CE. A charming Viking axe head pendant of a petite, triangular form with a crescent-shaped blade edge, a tapered neck, and a slender tang with a perforated suspension loop, all formed from 90% silver. Fed through the tang perforation is a modern silver wire suspension loop that enables this pendant to be displayed on a necklace strand or bracelet. Covered in lustrous patina, this is a lovely example of Viking silver artistry! Size (pendant): 0.47" W x 0.67" H (1.2 cm x 1.7 cm); 1.29" H (3.3 cm) w/ suspension ring; silver quality: 90%; total weight: 2 grams

Provenance: private Carmichael, California, USA collection, acquired in the 1990's

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Wearable on a necklace strand or bracelet. Axe pendant is ancient and wire suspension loop is modern.