RARE VIKING HEART NECKLACE 9TH-10TH CENTURY AD

Silvered bronze. Over 3/4" height. Thick flat form pierced with a heart in the center. A heart within a heart! The outer form is of the natural heart with rounded (uncusped) to and the heart within is

Gilt bronze. Just over 5/8” width with raised edge defining the fully evolved cusped top heart. The field with a well-delineated foliate trefoil in relief. The trefoil is a favorite theme for Vi

Silvered bronze. Just under 7/8" height. Thick flat form pierced with a heart in the center. A heart within a heart! The outer form is of the natural heart with rounded (uncusped) to and the heart wit

Under 1/2” (0.45”) height plus the loop. Made by the open mold technique. Early form with uncusped top and domed face. The heart stood for bravery, fortitude, loyalty, integrity, all attri

Gilt bronze. About 3/4" height with raised edge defining the fully evolved cusped top heart. The field with a well-delineated foliate trefoil dividing it into three segments with nubs at the midpoint.

Delicate example, just about 5/8" (0.61”) total height, of iconic form. Fine full rounded section with the back concave. Made by the lost wax process. Surface lightly textured from burial. Profe

Gilt bronze. Under 3/4" height with raised edge defining the fully evolved cusped top heart. The field with a well-delineated foliate trefoil dividing it into three segments with nubs at the midpoint.

Over 5/8" width. Fully developed form with cusped top. Domed section, made by the open face mold technique. The heart stood for bravery, fortitude, loyalty, integrity, all attributes of the Viking war

Large example, just about 7/8" (0.85”) total height, of iconic form. Fine full rounded section. Made by the lost wax process. Surface lightly textured from burial. Professionally refurbished wit

Broad, full, very flat section, and fully evolved form. 3/4” width with a shallow top cusp. For Vikings, the heart stood for bravery, fortitude, loyalty, integrity, all attributes of the warrior

Particularly large example, just over 1" height, of early elongated form with base nubs. Rounded section, the field with the incised triple radial motif. Made by the open mold process. Professionally

Silvered bronze. Over 3/4" width with raised edge defining the cusped top heart. The field with a well-delineated foliate trefoil dividing it into three segments. The trefoil is a favorite theme for V

1 1/8" height. Made by the open mold process. Elongated form heart with nubs at the quarter points. The heart stood for bravery, fortitude, loyalty, and integrity, all attributes of the Viking warrior

Gilt bronze. Just under 5/8" total height (0.62") with raised edge defining the cusped top heart. The field with a well-delineated foliate trefoil divides it into three segments. The trefoil is a favo

Gilt bronze. Just under 5/8" total height (0.62")" with raised edge defining the cusped top heart. The field with a well-delineated foliate trefoil dividing it into three segments. The trefoil is a fa

Gilt bronze, faceted spherical form with integral hooked extension to secure to the pierced ear. Over 3/4 " total height. The "sphere" 0.35" height, just under 3/8" . Surface textured from burial. Pro

Gilt bronze, faceted spherical form with a circle centered in the cardinal faces. Integral hooked extension to secure to the pierced ear. Over 1 1/2 " total height. The "sphere" 0.39" height, just und

Fine and Rare Ancient Viking Heart Pendant 9th-10th Century Gilt bronze. Over 1” high formed as a large raised edge heart enclosing a symmetrical knotted ribbon motif. The heart stood for bravery, f

Worn in numbers on the surface of the jerkin, these small metal brooches provided a measure of protection against sword cuts and, in fact, were a form of armor. See current Public Television programmi

Gilt bronze. As expert navigators, the constellations signified mystery and power to Vikings. Lunar pendants were worn as pectorals as well as suspended from belts, other clothing, and horse harnesses

Worn in numbers on the surface of the jerkin, these small metal brooches provided a measure of protection against sword cuts and, in fact, were a form of armor. See current Public Television programmi

Gilt bronze. 9th-10th century. 1” high formed as a large heart enclosing addorsed stylized trefoil foliage in typical Viking taste. The heart stood for bravery, fortitude, loyalty, integrity, all at

Rare variation. Silvered bronze, over 7/8” width comprised of a broad heart with nubs at the quarter points. For Vikings, the heart stood for bravery, fortitude, loyalty, integrity, all attribut

Rare variation. Silvered bronze, over 7/8” width comprised of a broad heart with nubs at the quarter points. For Vikings, the heart stood for bravery, fortitude, loyalty, integrity, a