As in many ancient societies, jewellery was an important social marker used to demonstrate wealth for the Vikings, with both men and women discovered wearing jewellery. Pieces were fashioned from a range of materials spanning from bone to gold, with decoration influenced by the cultures that the Vikings had encountered on expeditions. Appliqués of this type were used in Viking society to decorate dresses and garments and were modelled using different techniques.
Framed Viking Gold Domed Appliqués
£ 300.00
A framed selection of five Viking boss appliqués, finely modelled from gold. Though of varying sizes, the appliqués all feature a circular, hollowed domed shape. Four of the appliqués feature a small hoop to the reverse, which would have been used for attachment, and a raised ring border, with one displaying two raised ridges. The smallest appliqué is enriched with a dotted border and an unworked reverse. The appliqués have been placed in a custom made frame.
The appliqués range in diameter from 0.6cm to 1.1cm and the weights range from 0.08g to 0.23g. The total gold weight is 0.74g.
Condition: Fine condition. Some bending and chipping to the edges of the appliqués consistent with age and earthly encrustations throughout.
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| Weight | 27.84 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | L 9.5 x W 5.5 x H 10 cm |
| Region | Central Europe |
| Metal | Gold |
