9th-12th century AD. A restrung necklace of Viking and other glass tubular, spherical, melon and other beads, with four lunar-shaped bronze plaques and a large pierced bear's fang at the centre. 170 grams, 104cm (41"). Property of a lady living in Kent, UK; formerly part of her grandfather's collection; acquired in Germany after WWII; thence by descent 2006. In Viking times people believed that bear or wolf teeth pendants protected the wearer from attack by wild animals. [No Reserve] Fine condition.