Viking periode Brons Openwork Horse and Rider Pendant – 54 mm (Zonder minimumprijs)

Object: Openwork horse-and-rider pendantMaterial: Copper alloy, bronzePeriod: Viking Age, 9th–12th century ADHeight: 54 mmWidth: 45 mmCondition: Surface oxidation, deposits and wear, as shown in the photographsAn intriguing openwork bronze pendant featuring a highly stylised representation of a horse and rider, enclosed within a circular frame.The composition is characterised by its abstract yet expressive design, with the horse and rider integrated into an openwork structure. The elongated limbs, rounded openings and simplified geometric forms create a distinctive example of early medieval zoomorphic ornamentation.The circular frame features a subtly irregular and textured outer edge, while an integral suspension loop at the top indicates its function as a pendant or amulet.The surface displays an attractive combination of green, brown and reddish patination, with visible encrustations and traces of wear.Horse-and-rider pendants are documented across Eastern Europe and the Eurasian steppe during the early medieval period. The design may be considered within the broader artistic traditions of the Black Sea region, where Slavic, steppe and Scandinavian cultural influences interacted.