LOT 0300 VIKING BRONZE AXE-SHAPED PENDANT
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700-1100 AD, Viking Age. A bronze example of an axe or Perun amulet comprising a suspension loop and a stylised axe with a notched head, and impressed concentric circles intended to decorate the outward facing surface, some of which cluster around a circular opening in the axe blade's centre forming a quasi-floral motif. This type of amulet is modelled after the axe Molnia and is often seen as a counter part to the common Mjolnir amulet. Some associate these axe pendants with Perun who was the ruler of living world, sky and earth who used the axe to kill the snake that stole the earthly light. Excellent condition, with neck chain. Wearable; Size: L:32mm / W:50mm ; 10.8g; Provenance: Obtained from a B.C.F; previously in a collection formed in 1970s then passed by descent.
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