Viking periode Brons Spiral-shaped Temple Pendant - 80 mm

Medieval Viking Bronze Spiral-shaped Temple Pendant
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• Type of Object: Spiral-shaped Temple Pendant
• Culture: Medieval, Viking Age
• Date: 8th - 12th Century A.D.
• Material: Bronze
• Dimensions: 80 mm
• Condition: Good condition
• Origin: Europe
• Object ID Number: 77
Provenance:
This Spiral-shaped Temple Pendant was acquired by Wim van Stormbroek in 2024 through a direct purchase from a collector, Jeff a collector based in Amsterdam (the Netherlands).
According to Jeff, he acquired this Spiral-shaped Temple Pendant in the 1970's through an direct purchase from collector and kept it in his private collection until 2024.
Before this, No further information regarding its earlier history was available from the previous owner.
This item is in a collection since the 1970's from a Private collector in the Netherlands.
This information was provided by Jeff and is stated here to the best of my knowledge.
This object is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and provenance in PDF format, detailing its history and origin.
This Viking Age bronze temple pendant features a distinctive spiral-shaped design, a common element in Norse and early medieval jewelry. Such pendants were worn as part of elaborate headdresses or attached to temple rings, emphasizing status, beauty, and cultural identity.
Spiral motifs were significant in Viking and Slavic traditions, symbolizing eternity, cycles of life, and divine energy. These ornaments were typically worn by women of high status and were often found in burial sites, suggesting their role in rituals, protection, or even connections to the afterlife.
Made with fine craftsmanship, this pendant would have been a cherished item, possibly linked to fertility, spiritual beliefs, or personal adornment. Its presence in Viking-era graves highlights the deep artistic and symbolic traditions of Scandinavian and Eastern European cultures.
The Viking Age was a transformative period in Northern Europe, marked by the expansion of Scandinavian seafarers. Beginning with the infamous raid on Lindisfarne in 793, Vikings disrupted the political and economic systems of Europe. Renowned for their advanced shipbuilding, they explored and settled vast territories, from Greenland and Iceland to parts of Britain, Ireland, and even Russia. Beyond warfare, the Vikings excelled in trade, connecting distant regions via routes stretching from the Mediterranean to the Middle East. Their legacy endures in art, language, and political systems, profoundly shaping medieval Europe.


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