Viking Age, 800-900 Ad. Pre-christian Gold Pendant
Viking Age 800-900 AD. Pre-Christian gold pendant.
This pendant features a motif evoking the Christian Trinity, illustrated with designs from Celtic pagan iconography.
This piece testifies to the conversion to Christianity of the Viking world in the 9th century.
Gold medallion surmounted by a tubular suspension ring.
The field is decorated with tripartite filigree volutes radiating from a central medallion, the spaces between them filled with tight spirals.
A corded filigree border runs along the perimeter.
See also: A. Reynolds, L. Webster, Early Medieval Art and Archeology in the Northern World, Studies in Honor of James Graham-Campbell, 2013, p. 828.
Dimensions: 37.9 mm × 32.4 mm;
Weight: 7.41 g.
Provenance: British private collection. From a former British collection assembled in the 1990s.
This item has been authenticated with the Art Loss Register and is accompanied by a certificate.
This pendant features a motif evoking the Christian Trinity, illustrated with designs from Celtic pagan iconography.
This piece testifies to the conversion to Christianity of the Viking world in the 9th century.
Gold medallion surmounted by a tubular suspension ring.
The field is decorated with tripartite filigree volutes radiating from a central medallion, the spaces between them filled with tight spirals.
A corded filigree border runs along the perimeter.
See also: A. Reynolds, L. Webster, Early Medieval Art and Archeology in the Northern World, Studies in Honor of James Graham-Campbell, 2013, p. 828.
Dimensions: 37.9 mm × 32.4 mm;
Weight: 7.41 g.
Provenance: British private collection. From a former British collection assembled in the 1990s.
This item has been authenticated with the Art Loss Register and is accompanied by a certificate.
7 000 €
Period: Before 16th century
Style: Rome and Antic Greece
Condition: Perfect condition
Material: Gold
Reference (ID): 1714204
Availability: In stock
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