10th century AD. A restrung necklace comprising: various decorated glass beads including millefiori, some now fused together, mosaic glass beads and melon beads; four silvered bronze pseudo-Islamic coins, pierced to the top for suspension; and one large bronze discoid plaque with punched dot detail to the edge, suspension loop to the top. Cf. Arbman, H. Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940, pl.119-120 for types. 105 grams, 41cm (16 1/4"). Property of a professional collector; acquired before 1990. Fine condition; professionally cleaned and conserved.