9th-11th century AD or earlier. A discoid gold pendant with three bands of filigree border, applied granules to the field, a central five-pointed star with concave sides formed from five crescents with scrolled arms, border of pellets within; broad suspension loop with filigree borders and scrolled S-motif. Cf. Arbman, H., Birka I: Die Graber, Uppsala, 1940, pl.98. 4.21 grams, 29mm (1"). From a central London collection; previously in a European collection formed 1979-1989. [No Reserve] Condition Report Very fine condition.