An authentic massive heavy Viking Scandinavian Rus copper alloy bracelet over 1000 years old in very good and wearable condition from Lake Ladoga area. This is a Norse area and important part of a major Medieval trade route, and is the largest lake in Europe. The most popular jewelry among the Vikings were bracelets, also known as armbands, or arm rings. Unlike today's bracelets, this kind of jewelry was mostly worn by men. The bracelets were outlet made in several different styles and played a very important role in Viking society. The Vikings smelted all sorts of fancy art pieces and jewelry from their hoards. Worn by both men and women, Viking jewelry was mostly made of silver or bronze, with gold jewelry often reserved for the elite. Women wore brooches that fastened their clothes together, as well as necklaces. It is a heavy bracelet, measuring over 3 inches and nearly 2 1/2 inches inside diameter at the widest, and the condition is solid. I have not disturbed the surface patination for the Viking purest, but this could be cleaned. This bracelet can be worn with confidence, and is not fragile. All the artifacts that I sell are guaranteed authentic for life, so buy with confidence.
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Product code: Massive Viking Solid Bracelet - Heavy Copper outlet Alloy, Lake Ladoga 800-1000AD