Northeastern Europe, Russia, Migration Period, Finno-Ugric / Proto-Viking / Viking Rus, ca. 5th to 8th century CE. A fine group of 24 leaded-bronze beads or pendants of similar form: a cast, coiled and threaded rod-shaped body studded with spherical or open work balls at regular intervals. Most have integral suspension loops on one tip. The largest has a bulbous open work tip and one is surmounted by a bird shaped finial. All are made from a high-tin copper alloy common to this region and time that gives their green patina a lustrous shine. Size of largest: 2" L x 1" W (5.1 cm x 2.5 cm); smallest: 1" L x 0.25" W (2.5 cm x 0.6 cm)
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
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Condition
Losses and chips to spheres on several. Integral loops are missing on 3 but intact on the rest, and these could be strung and worn as pendants. Light mineral and earthen deposits and green patina.