8th-11th century AD. A silver discoid pendant with integral loop, granulated shoulders, ropework border and concentric granulated filigree bands; the central design comprising a star composed of scrolled pelta shapes, concentric circles at the centre and embellished with granules. See Arbman, H., Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940, for discussion and comparable examples; see Sedov, B.B., Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, for discussion and comparable examples. 5 grams, 38mm (1 1/2"). From a central London collection; previously in a European collection formed 1979-1989. [No Reserve]