Vadstena Bracteate Pendant

Description of the Product

This is a replica of a bracteate found from Vadstena, Sweden. Bracteates are flat, thin, single-sided gold, silver or bronze medals similar to coins that were worn as jewelry during the migration period. In some places, like in Finland, bracteates were used also during the Viking Era approx. 800-1000 CE. Medieval coins that are minted with a picture only from the other side are also called bracteates.

The original Vadstena Bracteate is believed to have been made about 500 AD and it was found in 1774. The bracteate was stolen in 1938 from the Swedish Museum of National Antiquities and has not yet been found.

In the middle of the bracteate is a four-legged animal with a man's head above it. In front of them is a bird separated from the other images by a line. The image symbols are commonly associated with the Norse god Odin. The pendant also contains a full listing of the Elder Futhark runic alphabet.

The Vadstena Bracteate is made of zamak in silver color. It can be worn as a perfect accessory for historical reenactment of the Iron- and Viking Ages, LARP costumes or as everyday jewelry.

• A detailed replica of a Vadstena Bracteate found from Vadstena, Sweden
• Made of zamak in silver color
• Depicts a four-legged animal, man's head and a bird
• Contains a full listing of The Elder Futhark runic alphabet
• Size: 3 x 3.5 cm
• A cord (100 cm) is included with this pendant
• The original Vadstena Bracteate is believed to have been made about 500 AD
• Was stolen in 1938 from the Swedish Museum of National Antiquities and has not yet been found