Medieval, Viking Age Bronze Spiral Temple Pendant with Coiled Ornament and Ribbed Shaft – 8 cm

Viking Age Bronze Spiral Temple Pendant with Coiled Ornament and Ribbed ShaftCulture / Period: Medieval, Viking AgeDate / Period: 8th – 12th Century A.D.Material: BronzeDimensions: 80 mmCondition: Good condition, with green patina and surface wear consistent with ageNo shipping outside the European Union. Due to complex export regulations concerning cultural goods, this item cannot be shipped outside the EU. Please ensure you have a delivery address within the European Union before placing a bid.Provenance information:Object Registration ID: 77The current owner purchased the Spiral-shaped Temple Pendant from Jeff in Amsterdam.The previous owner, Jeff from Amsterdam (the Netherlands), stated that the object had been in his collection since the 1990s.According to the previous owner, the object had previously been in a private collection in the Netherlands since the 1970s.No further information concerning the earlier ownership history of the object is available.Background Information:This bronze ornament is a spiral-shaped temple pendant, dating to the Viking Age and early medieval period. The object consists of a coiled spiral element attached to an elongated decorated shaft ending in a pointed terminal. Its form indicates that it was intended to be worn as part of personal adornment, likely near the temple or side of the head, attached... lees verder bij Catawiki