Set Reminder2023-08-02 10:00:002023-09-12 13:00:00America/New_YorkBidsquareBidsquare : Viking, Ancient, and Medieval Jewelry for Modern Wear https://www.bidsquare.com/auctions/faganarms-llc/viking-ancient-and-medieval-jewelry-for-modern-wear-13307 Ancient Jewelry refurbished for modern wear and related items.Faganarms LLC info@faganarms.com
10th-11th century AD. Vikings were highly skilled metallurgists, and as a result, breaking metal had supernatural significance for them. Breaking ringjarn (iron rings) as shown on the Larbro Stone, was thought to destroy the spirits of enemies. Similarly, Viking weapons and accouterments were broken for burial with their owners. This is the broken end of a fine Viking warrior's bronze bracelet. It is about 1/2" x 3/8" and decorated with a geometric/basket weave panel with transverse banded end. The surface is textured from burial. It was handcrafted by a Viking artisan 1000 years ago! It has been professionally refurbished with a 24karat gold overlay and mounted to an 18" gilt neck chain for modern wear. It comes with certification of authenticity, and gift boxed.