VIKING/SCANDINAVIAN HEART PENDANT C. 1100-1300 AD

By the end of the 11th century, Vikings were being converted to Christianity and assimilated into other European cultures. They were major contributors to the forces of the First Crusade in the last d

11th-13th century, the period of conversion to Christianity. Old traditions, beliefs, and superstitions were blended with Christianity during the conversion of Vikings to Christianity. This heart pend

ca. 1100–1300 AD, Eastern Viking. A silver pendant depicting a cross with arms of the same length and what appears to be a representation of the Sacred Heart at the centre; suspension hoop; fully we

Two Four-Mile Polychrome Bowlsc. 1100 - 1300 AD clay, paintProvenance:

c. 1100-1300 A.D. Byzantine Empire Ancient Coin. Scyphate. Holed.

11th-13th century, the period of conversion to Christianity. Old traditions, beliefs, and superstitions were blended with Christianity during the conversion of Vikings to Christianity. This heart pend

11th-13th century, the period of conversion to Christianity. Old traditions, beliefs, and superstitions were blended with Christianity during the conversion of Vikings to Christianity. This heart pend

11th-13th century, the period of conversion to Christianity. Old traditions, beliefs, and superstitions were blended with Christianity during the conversion of Vikings to Christianity. This heart pend

Gilt bronze. Just under 7/8" height. Domed form with raised heart, the cusp terminals evolving into the upper part of the enclosed trefoil. Made by the open face mold technique. The heart stood for br

11th-13th century, the period of conversion to Christianity. Old traditions, beliefs, and superstitions were blended with Christianity during the conversion of Vikings to Christianity. This heart pend

Just under 1/2" (0.46") width. Fully developed form with indents below middle. The center with a low relief trefoil. Flat section, made by the open face mold technique. The heart stood for bravery, fo

Early example of the fully evolved form with cusped top and near rounded sides. Very slightly domed with large central trefoil motif, the upper members comprising the scrolled border terminal. Just ov

11th-13th century, the period of conversion to Christianity. Old traditions, beliefs, and superstitions were blended with Christianity during the conversion of Vikings to Christianity. This heart pend

Peru, Chancay Pottery Duck Vessel c.1100-1300 AD. Size 7 inches length, 5 3/4 inches high.. Fine pottery vessel in Duck form with handle and spout. Provenance: Private Washington DC collection of Thom

C.1100-1300 AD. Carolingian, the period of Charlemagne. The emergence from the Dark Ages is embodied in the rise to power of the Frankish King, Charlemagne in 768 (founder of the Holy Roman Empire aft

C.1100-1300 AD. Carolingian, the period of Charlemagne. The emergence from the Dark Ages is embodied in the rise to power of the Frankish King, Charlemagne in 768 (founder of the Holy Roman Empire aft

C.1100-1300 AD. Carolingian, the period of Charlemagne. The emergence from the Dark Ages is embodied in the rise to power of the Frankish King, Charlemagne in 768 (founder of the Holy Roman Empire aft

Peru, Chancay Pottery Figure c.1100-1300 AD. Size 7 inches high + mount.. A small pottery vessel pottery figure with gray paint decoration. Provenance: Private Washington DC collection of Thomas F Car

Shell Pendant/Bead 1100-1300 A.D. NW Tennessee

A good example is its fully evolved form. Tapered section and fully evolved cusped top with broadly rounded border forming a heart within a heart! 5/8" height plus the loop, made by the open face mold

Slightly under 5/8" width of fully evolved cusped top heart form and nicely domed section. Broad-line border scrolling for the cusp and the top of a trefoil, completed by an angular terminal. The form

Large example over 3/4" height of broad form and indented profile with quartered nubs forming a saltire. Deeply incised with a trefoil, the outer two branches bifurcated. The trefoil (triple leaf) mot

A Cocle Gold Crab Bell Pendant Panama, c. 900 - 1100 AD The crab, whose body forms a crotal, is lost wax cast with an ornate assemblage of claws and facial features. Width: 1 ½ inches Weigh

Fine Ancient Viking Heart Pendant C.850-950 Ad Gilt bronze. 15/16” high. Well-delineated heart form and strong central medial ridge. The heart stood for bravery, fortitude, loyalty, integrity, all a