Viking replica pendant

This pendant is a replica of an artifact found at the archaeological site of Birka, in Sweden. It's a pendant that would have been worn by someone in the 9th-10th century, during the Viking age. 

If there is any meaning behind it, that part remains a mystery. It may be intended to represent something, or it may just be an abstract design like a lot of jewelry. 

I came across a picture of it, and the field notes of the archaeologist who found it in the 1870s, and I decided to make my own version. This pendant was carved freehand out of wax and then cast in sterling silver. 

The original is held at the Swedish History Museum. 

Pendant size: 27mm tall, 20mm wide

Chain length: 18 inches

Materials

This necklace is made entirely of sterling silver. Sterling silver is an alloy of 92.5% silver with 7.5% copper, which is added to make the metal more durable. There is no outer plating- the metal can be polished over and over for a lifetime. 

Shipping

Every order made before 4 pm Eastern time will go to the post office that same day. Canadian friends, due to the postal worker strike, please choose the UPS shipping option at checkout. 

USPS recommends sending packages by December 18 for delivery before Christmas (for domestic first class shipping). More holiday shipping dates are posted here. 

All jewelry comes in gift packaging, although it may not match what you see in the photos.