Viking Age Bronze Decorated Bracelet
9th-11th century A.D. With penannular hoop with tapering arms, cross motif composed of three horizontal and three vertical notched ribs, carinated arms. Cf. Arbman, H., Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940, pl.109 (5). 63.8 grams, 71 mm (2 3/4 in.).

From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.

Similar bracelets were found in pair on the remains of the left forearm bones of a female, in grave 83 of Hemlanden cemetery in Birka. These bracelets, as visible in this grave, were usually worn in pairs on both arms. [No Reserve] For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price