Viking bracelet with ram heads, bronze

Product description

The beautiful bracelet, crafted from high-quality bronze, is inspired by the iconography of the ram. In Viking art, the ram holds significant symbolic meaning, particularly associated with fertility, strength, and courage. Archaeologically, the ram appears in various contexts, often as a symbol of the divine, nature, and the power of fertility. Archaeological finds of Viking art, such as jewellery and decorated weapons, frequently feature depictions of ram heads. For example, in the Oseberg ship burial (from 834 AD), one of the most famous Viking graves, several pieces of jewellery and objects were found that reflect the symbolism of strength and fertility, including decorations with animal motifs such as the ram. These symbols were likely employed as talismans or as signs of divine protection. The bracelet has an inner circumference of 15.5 cm (measured with thread), an inner diameter of 5.4 cm, and a thickness of 0.5 cm for the centrepiece. The detailed ram heads are 2.3 x 1.2 cm in size and 1.6 cm high, reflecting the robustness and symbolism of this powerful animal figure.