Beautiful Viking Era bronze pendant with very rare zoomorphic design made circa 900-1100 AD in the areas along the Baltic Sea. It depicts a bird with intricately crafted details on the obverse and reverse. Both sides consist of a head with a muzzle and an ellipse shaped eye, body with clearly marked stomach, leg and tail as well as a perfectly formed wing inside made of convex lines with originally preserved earthen deposits between their recesses. In the upper part of the amulet there is a loop for suspension so it could be hanged. * Birds played a significant role in Viking beliefs. They symbolized various features and values, but also performed magical and guiding functions, connecting the world of people with the world of gods and spirits. Dimensions: 44 mm (W) x 41 mm (H) Very good condition - intact, well-preserved PENDANT WILL BE ACCOMPANIED BY: * Modern jewellery cord ended by clasp   so that artifact can be worn. * Certificate of Authenticity document with all    information about the artifact and its photos.   Document is providing the owner of this object   its lifetime authenticity warranty. PROVENANCE INFORMATION: Pendant was purchased by our company in 2022 from ancient art expert Dr. Ivan Bonchev (University Of Oxford, PhD in Classical Archaeology) private collection. Previous ownership history: - Private London, UK collection   (collected in the 80's) - Ancient art expert Dr. Ivan Bonchev  private London, UK collection