RARE ANCIENT VIKING NORDIC SILVER BELT BUCKLE
A fabulous belt buckle with two facing dragons, the tongue is still functioning
Size - 3.7x3 cm
Weight - 10.6 Grams
Since ancient times, the dragon was an important creature and symbol associated with the Norse mythology and, later on, integrated and described in the folk tales of the Scandinavian countries.
There were depictions of dragons on buildings, carved into runestones and created in fine jewellery. The dragon, or serpent, was most likely thought to convey the ideas of strength and bravery.
Age: 900-1100 AD
Provenance: Previously in the collection of an American gentleman based in London, formed prior to 2000