Ca. 900-1100 AD.A bronze semi-circular bracelet whose decoration is divided into rectangular sections with a simple, linear horizontal design and an incised motif in the centre. In Viking society, bangles and bracelets were not only decorative but also served to mark loyalty between a ruler and his followers in a culture where honour was a matter of life and death. Such items were also given to young men to mark their coming of age. Bracelets made of precious metals were also used as a means of payment in a time before the widespread availability of coinage.Size: L:56mm / W:43mm ; 14gProvenance: Private UK collection.