LOT 298 VIKING SILVER TWISTED NECK TORC
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Ca. 900-1100 AD. A beautiful, solid silver neck torc. The torc has a twisted rope-like effect on the body and decorative terminals. This intricately crafted piece of jewelry was typically worn by Viking nobility or members of high social standing. The torc was also believed to be a symbol of wealth, power, and protection. Good condition. For more information on Viking jewellery, see Arbman, H. (1940). Birka I Die Gräber. Uppsala & Hubbard, B. (2016) The Viking Warrior. Amber Books Ltd, London, 61-65.Size: L:205mm / W:210mm ; 105gProvenance: Private London collection.
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