VIKING GOLD ODIN HEAD PENDANT
Ca. AD 900 - 1000.
A gold pendant in the shape of Odin's head. It features intricate gold filigree beading that forms the facial features, hair, beard, and moustache with the eyes set back for inlay. At the top, there is a square-shaped projection serving as a suspension loop, adorned with granulated decoration.
Size: 40mm x 24mm; Weight: 10.66g
Provenance: Property of a London Ancient Art gallery, formerly a private collection; formed 1965-1975. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
