Viking silver gilt Valkyrie with horn Pendant 9th-10th century, extremely rare
SUPERB VIKING SILVER GILT. With her drinking horn Pendant 9 th-10th century, extremely rare. Northern Europe, Viking or Norse culture, ca. 9th to 10th century CE. A beautiful pendant depicting a female. Valkyrie holding a horn. With an erect posture and wears a dress flowing draped to her ankles and tied with a slender belt around her waist. Minimalist visage is composed of circular. Eyes, a petite nose, thin lips, and contoured cheek lines, all in front of a tightly-bound coiffure. Demigods who, as handmaidens of Odin. Chose which warriors were to die on the field of battle. The Valkyries’ task was then to lead the souls of deceased. Warriors from the battlefield to Valhalla – the. Enormous feasting hall of Odin located in Asgard – and the horn held by this example symbolizes the tool used for. Heralding these souls into the afterlife. 4 grams, 25.8mm Very fine condition. Provenance Part of a West London collection; formerly the property of a European gentleman living in Germany; acquired in Germany. Please note im away for a few days so there will be a delay in posting. Provenance: All items are acquired from legitimate sources such as established galleries, international fairs and old European collections. This object is unconditionally guaranteed authentic and is legal to sell in the uk and worlwide. All items are acquired from legitimate sources such as established galleries, international fairs and old European collections. And is legal to sell in the uk and worlwide. The item “Viking silver gilt Valkyrie with horn Pendant 9th-10th century, extremely rare” is in sale since Wednesday, December 18, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Antiquities\Scandinavian”. The seller is “wodinstore” and is located in Wigan. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Colour: Gold
- Material: silver
- Type: Amulets