10th-12th century AD. A cast pendant comprising a broad, flat shank decorated with punched pellet detailing, narrowing at the lower end to a short foot with discoid finial, hollowed on one side to form a bowl; at the upper end, three flattened lobes with the attachment loop above; the chain formed from silver wire loops in a plain linkage, Baltic workmanship. Cf. Sedov, V.V. Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhy Srednevekoviya, Moscow, 1987, p.265, figs.13,14. 11 grams, 20.5cm (8"). From an old English collection; acquired in the early 1990s. An unusual form of pendant used by high-status females as part of their status display. The bowl is very small and would have been used for medicinal or culinary purposes. TimeLine Auctions Ltd arranges printed catalogue rostrum Auctions, eAuctions and Timed Auctions where we offer antiquities, ancient artefacts / artifacts, antiques, collectibles, coins, medals and books for public sale.

Very fine condition.