VIKING LUNAR PENDANT NECKLACE, LATE 11TH CENTURY

Late 11th century, this gilt amulet combines a Viking icon, the moon, with the Christian cross. In the 11th century, Christianity made footholds in Danelaw England, ruled by Vikings. A number of Abby'

Late 11th century, this gilt amulet combined a Viking icon, the moon, with the Christian cross. In the 11th century, Christianity made footholds in Danelaw England, ruled by Vikings. A number of Abbys

11th century, gilt bronze, just over 7/8" height. The perimeter is a horned crescent moon wrapping around with the tips touching and the whole enclosing a sphere. Very likely representing a lunar ecli

10th-early 11th century AD. It is 1" wide with raised edge crescent, the field with pelleted triangles, a typical Viking motif. The crescent tips, traditionally emphasized as Sol the sun and Mani the

White metal alloy, probably with some silver content. As expert navigators, the constellations signified mystery and power to Vikings. Lunar pendants were worn as pectorals as well as suspended from b

Silvered 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 harnes

A fine example in its fully evolved form. Just OVER 5/8” height. Iconic fully developed cusped top full form. The broad raised borders forming the cusp and continuing as the top members of the c

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

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.

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

Just under 1" width (0.94"). Representing the god Mani, brother of Sol, the sun. Full proud section tapering from the center to the tips. As expert navigators, the constellations signified mystery and

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.

Silvered bronze, of broad crescent form, over 3/4" width. The terminals expanded to represent Sol the sun and Mani, the moon. Below, a peak represents a third celestial body, probably the North Star.

Medieval Viking Era Bronze Lunar Pendant Circa 9th - 11th century. AD Medieval Viking Era Bronze Lunar Pendant. Professionally cleaned and polished to show original details. This item includes a free

Medieval Viking Era Bronze Lunar Pendant Circa 9th - 11th century. AD Medieval Viking Era Bronze Lunar Pendant. Professionally cleaned and polished to show original details. This item includes a free

Medieval Viking Era Bronze Lunar Pendant Circa 9th - 11th century. AD Medieval Viking Era Bronze Lunar Pendant. Professionally cleaned and polished to show original details. This item includes a free

Medieval Viking Era Bronze Lunar Pendant with Cross Circa 9th - 11th century. AD Medieval Viking Era Bronze Lunar Pendant with Cross. Professionally cleaned and polished to show original details. This

10th-11th century AD. 1 1/4" height. Bronze shaped like a duck's foot and intricately detailed with raised claws and connecting web. A burial at Viden, Denmark contained the body of a woman of wealth

11th century AD and later. A silver coloured pendant with cross bottony motif, on a restrung necklace of mainly spherical glass beads in shades of yellow and orange. Cf. Sedov, B.B. Finno-Ugri i Balti

10th-11th century AD. Vikings were highly skilled metallurgists, and as a result, breaking metal had supernatural significance for them. Breaking ringjarn (iron rings) as shown on the Larbro Stone in

10th-11th century AD. Vikings were highly skilled metallurgists, and as a result, breaking metal had supernatural significance for them. Breaking ringjarn (iron rings) as shown on the Larbro Stone in

10th-11th century AD. Vikings were highly skilled metallurgists, and as a result, breaking metal had supernatural significance for them. Breaking ringjarn (iron rings) as shown on the Larbro Stone in

10th-11th century AD. Vikings were highly skilled metallurgists, and as a result, breaking metal had supernatural significance for them. Breaking ringjarn (iron rings) as shown on the Larbro Stone in

10th-11th century AD. Vikings were highly skilled metallurgists, and as a result, breaking metal had supernatural significance for them. Breaking ringjarn (iron rings) as shown on the Larbro Stone in