Viking Age Bronze Strap Loop

9th-11th century A.D. Trefoil lobe with incised segment detailing and two holes to accept rivets. Cf. Hammond, B., British Artefacts vol.3 - Late Saxon, Late Viking & Norman, Witham, 2013, item, 1.6-l

9th-11th century A.D. With domed profile to the distributor, three different beast-head finials to the strap-attachments. Cf. similar item in the British Museum, London under acquisition number 1921,1

9th-11th century A.D. One bifacial tongue-shaped strap end with openwork scheme and punched ring-and-dot motifs; one composed of an openwork interlaced vegetal design. 23 grams total, 39-44 mm (1 1/2

10th century A.D. With five attachment pins to the reverse, panel of Borre style ring-chain ornament with transverse ribbed panel, mask to the tip. Cf. Thunmark-Nylén, L., Die Wikingerzeit Gotlands I

8th-11th century A.D. With quatrefoil body formed as an endless knot; integral suspension loop. Cf. the openwork roundels of Viking date from Luistari in Lehtosalo-Hilander, P-L., Luistari II The Arte

Ca. 900-1100 AD. Viking Age. A large bronze amulet with a cylindrical body and three loops to the lower edge, each with a figure-of-eight coiled loop and webbed-foot pendant. Jewellery was an importan

9th-11th century A.D. Comprising two discoid pendants displaying Odin gripping two ravens; one with suspension loop. 3.51 grams total, 21 mm each (3/4 in.). From the collection of a North American gen

9th-11th century A.D. Of discoid form with integral suspension loop, decorated in relief. 3.36 grams, 28 mm (1 1/8 in.). From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s. [No Res

11th century A.D. With pierced lug above, pelletted border with geometric design of four pelletted loops and central boss. Cf. Korshyn, V.E., Yazicheskiye Priveski Drevniye Rysi X-XIV Vekov, Moscow, 2

Circa 10th-12th century A.D.. Penannular with twisted twisted rod shank, tongue-shaped loop finials. Cf. Sedov, B.B., Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, pl.XCI (18), for type. 5

9th-12th century AD. A mixed group of bronze fittings including spoked strap distributors and rivetted loop attachments. 67 grams, 27-30mm (1"). Property of a North West London gallery; formerly in a

9th-11th century AD. A group of horse bits comprising: an iron snaffle bit with D-loops; an iron strap divider with bronze loops and rivets, the rivets with silver plated bosses; an iron snaffle bit w

9th-12th century AD. A bronze pendant formed as a hammer with two disc-shaped lateral striking faces, handle formed as a loop with suspension ring passed through it. Cf. group of similar iron pendants

10th-12th century AD. A flat-section bronze Scandinavian type pendant formed as a cross with openwork centre, the perimeter ornamented with pellets, suspension loop above. 4.7 grams, 42mm (1 1/2"). Fr

9th-11th century AD. A mixed group of bronze belt and harness fittings comprising: a buckle with waisted loop, rectangular plate; a buckle with D-shaped loop, trapezoidal plate; two strap-distributor

Ca. 900-1100 AD. A bronze mace head with a pear-shaped head with incised decoration, tapering shaft, and rectangular-shaped opening for attachment. Cavalry shaft-mounted weapons like battle hammers, m

Ca. 900-1100 AD. A bronze bracelet of the open type, with a twisted body and flared terminals, made from a single piece of bronze. The flattened shape of the bracelet features incised decoration to th

Ca. 900-1100 AD. A penannular bronze bracelet crafted from a single piece of bronze. It features a mesmerizing twisted body that creates an intricate and hypnotic effect. The Vikings were known for th

Ca. 900-1100 AD. A bronze bracelet of the open type, crafted from a single piece of bronze, with a twisted body and flared terminals. Its flattened shape is adorned with drop-shaped openings, adding a

9th-11th century A.D. Mainly openwork plaques bird-shaped with voids and low-relief detailing. Cf. Sedov, B.B., Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, pl.LXXXI, for types. 17.2 gram

10th-11th century A.D. Modelled facing left, stylised wing and body detailing; remains of a fitting element to reverse. Cf. similar bird brooch in PAS, NLM-CE3915. 6.06 grams, 30 mm (1 1/8 in.). From

Circa 9th-11th century A.D.. Penannular in form with tightly twisted central band, pointed finials. Cf. Sedov, B.B., Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, pl.XLV(6), for type. 80 g

Ca. 900-1100 AD.A finelly modelled Viking sword chape or pommel, rounded in form with a centrally drilled hole, eight carved lines of decorated conjoining the socket to the rim. This bronze chape woul

Circa 9th-11th century A.D.. Penannular with thick clubbed terminals. Cf. Sedov, B.B., Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, pl.CXXI (15). 35.1 grams, 58 mm (2 1/4 in.). From a Lon