Viking Age Bronze Geometric Bracelet
8th-12th century A.D. Featuring shallow engraved motifs and raised pellets and faux ropework, the penannular body tapering towards the terminals. Cf. similar silver bracelet in the Malmsmyr hoard, Rone, Gotland, Sweden, in G., Pentz, P. & Wemhoff, M., Vikings Life and Legend, London, 2014, item 53. 153 grams, 73 mm (2 7/8 in.).

From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s. In the Malmsmyr hoard five moulded silver armlets were found with similar decoration: deep furrows in zig-zag pattern, perforated dots and a striped central trim. The inner sides are smooth, but four of the armlets have a stamp decoration of dots in a cross shape; on two armlets this is in combination with diamond shapes. [No Reserve] [For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price]