9th-11th century A.D. With penannular hoop, snaking vertical grooves and large dimples, terminals formed as snake's head swallowing its tail. Cf. Arbman, H., Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940, pl.109 (9). 28 grams, 48mm (1 7/8 in.).

From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.

A similar bracelet, with deep wavy furrows and stamped rows of circles, was found on the remains of the right forearm bones of a female, in grave 1081 of Hemlanden Birka cemetery. These bracelets, as visible in this grave, were usually worn in pairs on both arms, or - like in the case of the Birka grave - paired with another kind of bracelet. [No Reserve] For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price