10th C. Viking Silver Annular Pendant, Raised Bosses
Ca. 900–1000 CE. Northern Europe, Viking / Norse culture, ca. 10th century CE. A fine silver pendant of annular form adorned with a raised and stamped border and a central boss surrounded by 8 additional bosses, all beneath an integral loop for suspending from a necklace, bracelet, or earring. Size: 0.8" W x 0.9" H (2 cm x 2.3 cm); silver quality: 97 to 99.9%; weight: 2.4 grams Size: 0.9" H x 0.8" W (2.3 cm H x 2.0 cm W); silver quality: 97 to 99.9%; weight: 2.4 grams.
Provenance: private London, UK collection; ex-D.R.G. collection, London, UK, 1990s
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Item #190695
Condition
Not recommended for wear due to instability of suspension loop. Some minor chipping to suspension loop and age-expected bending and abrasions, but otherwise intact with rich patina.
Ca. 900–1000 CE. Northern Europe, Viking / Norse culture, ca. 10th century CE. A fine silver pendant of annular form adorned with a raised and stamped border and a central boss surrounded by 8 additional bosses, all beneath an integral loop for suspending from a necklace, bracelet, or earring. Size: 0.8" W x 0.9" H (2 cm x 2.3 cm); silver quality: 97 to 99.9%; weight: 2.4 grams Size: 0.9" H x 0.8" W (2.3 cm H x 2.0 cm W); silver quality: 97 to 99.9%; weight: 2.4 grams.
Provenance: private London, UK collection; ex-D.R.G. collection, London, UK, 1990s
SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.).For those not using LiveAuctioneers' Live Ship program, Artemis Fine Arts offers expert in-house packing and worldwide shipping. With over 20 years of experience, our team provides careful, reliable, and affordable service. For a quick quote on this lot, please contact support@artemisfinearts.com prior to the auction, or call 720-890-7700.
PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception.
Item #190695
Condition
Not recommended for wear due to instability of suspension loop. Some minor chipping to suspension loop and age-expected bending and abrasions, but otherwise intact with rich patina.
