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Viking amulet with granulation decoration after a model from Stora Ryk on Gotland (Sweden). Bronze, silver-plated or 925 silver. 3.6 x 3 cm.Productdetails...
Viking Amulet with Slavic granulation decoration.
This Viking amulet was modelled on an original pendant with Slavic granulation technique dating to the 10th century, which was found at Stora Ryk on Gotland / Sweden.The treasure find from Stora Ryk is one of the most important Viking jewellery finds on Gotland. It contained in addition to a magnificent brooch, many beads of silver, semi-precious stones and glass, and various pendants in silver and bronze.
The original pendant was made from silver with elaborate granulation techniques, which was typical of Slavic jewellery during the Viking Age. Link to the original Amulet...
In the granulated pendants of the Viking Age, small beads and fine wires were soldered onto the amulet in intricate detail work.
Our replica, on the other hand, is cast completely in one piece, whereby the filigree representation is magnificently expressed.
The Viking amulet has the dimensions 3.6 x 3 cm.
You can buy this Viking amulet in high-quality bronze or real silver-plated.
Alternatively, also available in 925 sterling silver (Please note the delivery time).
Alloy...
A black leather cord in 1 m length for the Viking amulet is included.
In the Viking Age, it was very common, especially in the Slavic region, to decorate necklaces, brooches and beads with an elaborate, filigree granulation decoration in the form of fine silver wires, strings of beads and spheres, whereby the Slavic jewellery makers excellently understood how to produce small works of art in jewellery with the simplest of means.
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