Viking Bronze Open-type Bracelet with Sun Symbol (No reserve price)

Viking Bronze Open-type Bracelet with Sun Symbol Circa 10th-11th century AD An exceptional Viking bronze cuff bracelet with a broad, flat band, open at the back and terminating in squared ends. The central section is decorated with a raised rectangle enclosing a circular solar emblem surrounded by punched dots. The band is embellished with longitudinal mouldings and finely incised herringbone borders, extending towards the terminals, which are decorated with converging geometric patterns. The Vikings were Scandinavian seafarers, merchants, warriors and settlers whose activities transformed northern Europe between the late 8th and 11th centuries AD. Originating principally from present-day Denmark, Norway and Sweden, they established trading networks extending from the British Isles and the North Atlantic to the Byzantine Empire and the Islamic world. Their exceptionally advanced shipbuilding techniques enabled them to navigate both open seas and shallow inland rivers, reaching as far west as Newfoundland in North America, approximately five centuries before Columbus. Viking merchants exchanged furs, amber, walrus ivory and enslaved people for silver, silk, glass and other luxury goods. Size: 6cm x 5.5cm x 2cm Provenance: Private European Collection; formerly acquired from old UK and European collection formed since the 1970s. COMBINED SHIPPING We offer combined shipping only for items purchased in the same auction. You need to pay for these together; otherwise, the system will not combine shipping. We don't combine and refund shipping afterwards. SHIPPING WITHIN THE EU ONLY! We ship exclusively to addresses within the European Union. Please ensure that you can provide an EU delivery address before bidding.

Estimate:£229.21

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