Circa 10th century A.D. Each link in the chainposed of three separate hoops, the equal-arm brooches with decoration in high-relief and remains of pin-lugs and catchplate to reverse. Cf. Arbman, H., Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940, grams total, 78 cm long (30 3/4 in.). From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price