10th-11th century AD. A substantial bronze necklace set comprising: a U-shaped collar with a central band of punched ring-and-dot decoration, the outer edges with stamped pellet-in-triangle decoration, recurved terminals for the suspension of long double-link chain from which a large double-axe-shaped pendant is suspended, the pendant with punched ring-and-dot decoration to both sides, the edges with comb-tooth-like teeth, a protective bell pendant below. 317 grams, 47cm (18 1/2"). Property of an English gentleman; formerly with an East Anglian gallery; previously in a UK collection, acquired before 2000.