VIKING GILT BRONZE BEAD 866-1067 AD

Cast bronze, of bun form, originally gilt with the gold now restored. Beads were valued more than gold to Vikings and they produced them as well as pillaged and ransomed for them. In the 10th century,

Gilt bronze. Cast, of barrel form, originally gilt with the gold now restored. Beads were valued more than gold to Vikings and the produced them as well as pillaged and ransomed for them. In the 10th

Bronze cast, of barrel form, originally gilt with the gold now restored. Beads were valued more than gold to Vikings and the produced them as well as pillaged and ransomed for them. In the 10th centur

Bronze cast, of barrel form, originally gilt with the gold now restored. Beads were valued more than gold to Vikings and the produced them as well as pillaged and ransomed for them. In the 10th centur

Bronze cast, of barrel form, originally gilt with the gold now restored. Beads were valued more than gold to Vikings and the produced them as well as pillaged and ransomed for them. In the 10th centur

Bronze cast, of barrel form, originally gilt with the gold now restored. Beads were valued more than gold to Vikings and the produced them as well as pillaged and ransomed for them. In the 10th centur

Gilt bronze. Over 3/8" diameter, cast in barrel form. Beads were valued more than gold to Vikings and the produced them as well as pillaged and ransomed for them. In the 10th century, they went to Ind

866-1067 A.D. Bronze, originally silver or gold plated. 1 1/4” height, finely detailed with raised edge lobed terminal crescent with central peak. Above, a six point star with high domed medial. Pro

866-1067 A.D. Bronze, open face sand mold cast and originally silver plated. 1” width of deeply cusped form with lobed terminals. The field with five raised dots undoubtedly representing stars. Thes

866-1067 A.D. Bronze, open face sand mold cast and originally silver plated. 1” width of deeply cusped form with triple lobed terminals. The field with five raised dots undoubtedly representing star

866-1067 A.D. Bronze, originally silver plated. Near circular, 15/16” diameter. Triple lobed center. Raised edges with 10 raised dots to the field, undoubtedly representing stars and indicating astr

866-1067 A.D. Bronze, originally silver plated. 15/16” width, cusped form. Triple lobed center. Raised edges with 10 raised dots to the field, undoubtedly representing stars. These symbols indicate

866-1067 A.D. Bronze, open face sand mold cast and originally silver plated. 7/8” width, cusped form with lobed terminals. The front line bordered. Reverse plain. Both sand textured with rudimentary

Danelaw England. 866-1067 A.D. Bronze artifact, intricately cast in a variation of the heart form with back prongs to attach to the leather brigandines which were the primary protection of the ancient

Ancient Viking Lattice Pendant 866-1067 Ad Silvered bronze. Known to represent “sown fields” and perhaps worn for festivities when that Spring activity was complete. Diamond form with dimpled nubs

866-1067 A.D. Silvered bronze, 5/8” width of deeply cusped form. One side line bordered and the other with a single crescent line dividing the field. Professionally conserved and the silver overlay

866-1067 A.D. Silvered bronze, 3/4” width of deeply cusped form with raised reeded edge. Some rudimentary details as cast. Professionally conserved and the silver overlay restored. Mounted on a ster

9.7mm in length, about 3/8 inch. Hand formed from bronze, forged to hexagonal section with the center swelled to a ridge. Butted seam. Professionally refurbished with the 24karat gold overlay restored

12.7mm length, about 1/2". Hand formed from bronze, forged to rounded section with the center depressed to represent two beads when strung. The "double bead" was a favorite Viking creation. Profession

6mm in length, or 1/5 inch. Hand formed from bronze, forged to hexagonal section with the center swelled to a ridge. Butted seam. Professionally refurbished with the 24karat gold overlay restored. Gif

7.5mm length, over 1/4". Hand formed from bronze, forged to hexagonal section with the center swelled to a ridge. Butted seam. Professionally refurbished with the 24karat gold overlay restored. Gift b

6.3mm length, about 1/4". Hand formed from bronze, forged to hexagonal section with the center swelled to a ridge. Butted seam. Professionally refurbished with the 24karat gold overlay restored. Gift

6.2mm length, about 1/4". Hand formed from bronze, forged to hexagonal section with the center swelled to a ridge. Butted seam. Professionally refurbished with the 24karat gold overlay restored. Gift

6.2mm length, about 1/4". Hand formed from bronze, forged to hexagonal section with the center swelled to a ridge. Butted seam. Professionally refurbished with the 24karat gold overlay restored. Gift