9th C. Viking Iron Arrowhead Silver Pendant Necklace
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Northern Europe, Viking / Norse Culture, ca. 800 to 1100 CE. A lovely piece of unique jewelry; a forged iron arrowhead from Viking culture set in a modern sterling silver bail. The arrow has a petaloid shape with a tapered tip and broad shoulders. The tang is attached to a sterling silver cap bail to turn the arrow into a wearable pendant strung on a modern cord with a lobster clasp as a necklace. This amazing piece is an interesting way to show off a love of Viking era weaponry! Size of pendant: 3.75" L x 1.35" W (9.5 cm x 3.4 cm); cord: 21" L (53.3 cm)
Provenance: ex-Sedona, Arizona collection; ex-private German collection, found in the Black Sea region
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#167696
Northern Europe, Viking / Norse Culture, ca. 800 to 1100 CE. A lovely piece of unique jewelry; a forged iron arrowhead from Viking culture set in a modern sterling silver bail. The arrow has a petaloid shape with a tapered tip and broad shoulders. The tang is attached to a sterling silver cap bail to turn the arrow into a wearable pendant strung on a modern cord with a lobster clasp as a necklace. This amazing piece is an interesting way to show off a love of Viking era weaponry! Size of pendant: 3.75" L x 1.35" W (9.5 cm x 3.4 cm); cord: 21" L (53.3 cm)
Provenance: ex-Sedona, Arizona collection; ex-private German collection, found in the Black Sea region
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#167696
Condition
Arrow is intact and good condition. Chips to peripheries and surface pitting. Heavy patina on arrow. Set in a modern bail and strung on a modern cord, and is wearable.
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9th C. Viking Iron Arrowhead Silver Pendant Necklace
Estimate $400 - $600
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