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THBViking / Norse Silver Coiled Serpent Pendant, 38.1 g
Lot 64c
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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May 22, 2019
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Day 1 of an important 2-day auction featuring exceptional art from around the world - Egyptian, Greek, Etruscan, Roman, Viking, Russian, Near Eastern; Asian Art from China, Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Burma, India; Fine Art from the 17th century to present. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
Day 1 of an important 2-day auction featuring exceptional art from around the world - Egyptian, Greek, Etruscan, Roman, Viking, Russian, Near Eastern; Asian Art from China, Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Burma, India; Fine Art from the 17th century to present. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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Northern Europe, Viking or Norse culture, ca. 9th to 11th century CE. A beautiful pendant and suspension ring formed from nearly-pure (99%) silver in the form of a coiling serpent. The body wrapped into a loose knot with the diamond-shaped head biting its own tail, essentially forming an ouroboros. The head exhibits a pair of stamped circular eyes, an impressed nasal bridge, and delineated nostrils, and the obverse side of the body is accentuated with dozens of hammered markings representing 'scales.' A secondary silver wire is wrapped around the creature's neck through which a grooved suspension ring is knotted through. Modern necklace strand included. Size (pendant): 1.3" W x 3.125" H (3.3 cm x 7.9 cm); size (necklace): 22" L (55.9 cm); quality of silver: 99%; total weight: 38.1 grams.
The serpent form may relate to the Norse myth of Jörmungandr (Jörmungand), the Midgard Serpent, a child of Loki and a giantess who according to legend grew so large that it was able to surround the earth and grasp its own tail, forming an ouroboros. According to legend, when it releases its tail, Ragnarök, the final battle of the gods that will result in Earth becoming completely covered in water, will begin. One of the most popular motifs in Norse art concerns the story of Thor and Jörmungandr. In classic Thor style, he sets off on a reckless fishing expedition, taking the head of an ox as his bait, and sails further out to sea than he should. With a large hook and the ox head, he catches Jörmungandr, who surfaces, poison and blood dripping from his mouth. Thor's fishing companion, the giant Hymir, quickly cuts Thor's line before he can slay the serpent with his hammer and Jörmungandr sinks beneath the waves, the threat at bay - for the moment. Multiple Viking picture stones have been found depicting this story, including one from as early as the late 8th century.
Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection
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#146693Wearable as shown. Silver pendant and suspension ring are ancient, and necklace strand is modern. Slight bending to overall form of pendant and suspension ring, with light softening to some finer details, and light encrustations within some recessed areas, otherwise intact and excellent. Light earthen deposits as well as fine patina throughout.Condition
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