9th-12th century AD. A gold pendant with elliptical plaque, repoussé bearded mask with rounded cheeks and defined brow; ribbed loop pinned to the top. Cf. Arbman, H. Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940, pl.92, item 3: https://imgur.com/KUKrBZl; The Swedish History Museum, Stockholm, item 106604. SHM 16560: http://mis.historiska.se/mis/sok/fid.asp?fid=106604&g=1. 0.91 grams, 23mm (1"). From a private ring collection; acquired before 1990. [No Reserve] Fair condition, loop re-affixed.