This is a very chunky and extremely substantial Gold Decorated Triangular Viking Pendant dating to around AD. It has clever intricate decoration: A central circle decorated by circumferential triangular rays (9 in all) , each adorned with 3 dots internally, to form a central star; three large triangles containing 3 dots each are arranged in the immediate periphery in triangular array; a further 22 triangles each containing 3 dots each adorn the periphery of this highly symbolic pendant. The suspension loop, which is also intact, is also adorned with 3 dots. A magnificent unique piece of ancient jewellery. Height: 1 3/4 inches. Width: 1 3/4 inches. Weight: 4.2 gm. Large, unique item of jewellery! Intact, untouched. Suspension loop also intact. Very wearable. Provenance: German private collection. Said to have been found in the area of the Black Sea many years ago. The Vikings are well known for their savagery and their looting of monasteries, towns, and villages; not many of us realize however that they were skilled artists and jewellers. For the first 100 years of their reign most of their jewellery was acquired through raids. Subsequently the started making it, and in so doing demonstrated tremendous artistic skills, as is the case here. Periodically, large Viking hoards are unearthed the world over - the Vikings were well travelled going as far a field as Russia, Canada and North America. A fascinating piece of ancient history. We only sell genuine, fully guaranteed ancient art. Please show to a specialist for peace of mind. Click for Price @ GoAntiques.com
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