VIKING LUNAR AMULET NECKLACE, 900-1050 AD

Variant form, well documented on the internet in drawings but actual specimens are very rare. Over 1 1/2” width (1.57”) representing the crescent moon in silhouette with pierced circles at the tips representing Sol the sun and Mani, the moon. Each with additional red enameled radials (incomplete) forming a “star burst” effect which represents either their supernatural powers or actual solar events. The field between with remnants of green enamel. Viking worship involved the heavenly bodies on which they relied for guidance when sailing and worshiped as gods. Fine quality. The surface lightly textured from burial and with the pure silver overlay restored and mounted on an 18” black leather neck cord for contemporary wear. Jewelry gift boxed with a certificate of authenticity.