VIKING ERA NECKLACE WITH BRONZE DRAGON FEET AMULETS

Ca. 900-1100 AD
A restrung necklace, consisting of a leather strap meticulously threaded with seventeen separate pendants. Each pendant, crafted in the form of a tube adorned with decorative ribs, possesses suspended loops that terminate in intricately fashioned dangles resembling the feet of dragons. Similar amulets featuring dragon feet motifs were prevalent in Viking Age societies, embodying the cultural significance and mythical associations bestowed upon these legendary creatures. The inclusion of such amulets in the necklace suggests the wearer's desire for protection, strength, and perhaps a connection to the mythical realm. These amulets, fashioned with exquisite craftsmanship and attention to detail, serve as tangible representations of the Viking worldview, where mythology and symbolism permeated daily life.
Size: L:365/730mm / W:mm ; 280g
Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old London collection formed in the 1990s.
Estimate: GBP 400 - 600