Date:
9th–11th Century A.D.
Weight: 41.56 grams
Length: 2.75 in / 7 cm
History of the Artifact
A robust example of Viking-era personal adornment, this open-ended bracelet is formed from a single heavy rod of bronze, carefully forged and twisted to produce its distinctive spiral design. The terminals are squared off into clean, blunt finials, typical of utilitarian Viking craftsmanship.
Thick, solid, and richly patinated, the bracelet reflects both decorative appeal and the martial aesthetics of Norse society—where such items often served as markers of status, wealth, or allegiance. Twisted ornaments like this are well-attested in Scandinavian contexts and may have also functioned occasionally as “ring-money,” worn but available for trade or gifting.
A beautifully preserved artifact that evokes the rugged elegance of Viking metalwork.
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- Viking Bracelet
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