10th-11th century AD. A restrung necklace section with bronze cross pendant as the centrepiece, with Viking and later tubular, annular and other gold-in-glass beads with sheet. Cf. Arbman, H., Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940, pl.102(11), for type. 50.1 grams, 30.5cm (12"). Acquired 1971-1972. From the collection of the vendor's father. Property of a London, UK, collector.