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Kette mit Kreuzanhänger und Thorshammer, wikingisch, 10. Jahrhundert

Starting price
€ 17 000
Auction dateClassic
26.05.2021 10:00UTC +02:00
Auctioneer
Hermann Historica
Event location
Germany, Grasbrunn / München
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Lot 567 | Kette mit Kreuzanhänger und Thorshammer, wikingisch, 10. Jahrhundert
Kette mit Kreuzanhänger und Thorshammer, wikingisch, 10. Jahrhundert
80 cm lange Silberkette, an der ein zweiteiliges, aufklappbares Reliquienkreuz befestigt ist, das Spuren von Vergoldung aufweist. Konstruktion und Bildsprache der Vorderseite lassen byzantinischen Einfluss erkennen. Zentral ein stilisierter Christus mit den Händen im Betgestus. An den Enden der Kreuzarme Medaillons mit Heiligen. Die Rückseite mit ornamentalem, ineinander verschlungenem Wikinger-Dekor. Oben und unten Ösen. Klappt man das Kreuz auf, erscheint ein herausklappbarer Thorshammer. Dieser ist einseitig typisch nordisch punzverziert. Die Innenflächen der Kreuzhälften sind ebenfalls geometrisch verziert. Intakt. Länge des Kreuzes 5,4 cm. Länge des Thorshammers 2,8 cm. Gewicht 92 g.
Absolut außergewöhnliche Kombination heidnischer und christlicher Elemente, die anschaulich das kulturgeschichtliche Phänomen illustriert, wie alte und neue Religion nebeneinander existierten.

Provenienz: Aus litauischem Kunsthandel.

Zustand: II
An extraordinary Viking silver necklace with cross and Thor's Hammer, 10th century
Silver chain, 80 cm long, with a two-part reliquary cross which shows traces of gilding. The construction and imagery of the front reveal Byzantine influence. Centrally, a stylised Christ with his hands in a prayer gesture. At the ends of the arms of the cross medallions with saints. The back with ornamental Viking decoration. Eyelets at the top and bottom. If you open the cross you will find a fold-out Thor's Hammer inside, which is decorated on one side with typical nordic punchmarks. The inner surfaces of the cross halves are also geometrically decorated. Intact. Length of the cross 5.4 cm. Length of the Thor's Hammer 2.8 cm. Weight 92 g.
Absolutely extraordinary combination of pagan and Christian elements, vividly illustrating the cultural-historical phenomenon of how old and new religions coexisted.

Provenance: Previously Lithuanian art trade.

Condition: II
Auction house category:Middle Ages and modern times
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