Gilt bronze. 3/4" width, of full rounded crescent Moon form. As expert navigators, the constellations signified mystery and power to Vikings. Lunar (Moon) pendants were worn as pectorals as well as suspended from belts, other clothing and horse harnesses. Typically, they were flat. This example represents the Moon in a full three dimensional form, perhaps alluding to its changing phases. They also included abstract references to Sol the Sun and Mani the Moon, usually as ball terminals to the crescent tips. Those references absent here which could be an indication of Christian influence as there was considerable interface with Christians. Vikings occupied England with Christians, marginally outnumbering them. A substantial part of their raiding harvest were Christian slaves, some of which were sold in Africa and the East, and many of which were kept as slaves by Vikings.

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Professionally refurbished with the gold overlay restored. Ready to be mounted on a chain for contemporary wear.