Viking Amulett from Hedeby

Viking amulet from Hedeby in Terslev style.

The amulet from Hedeby is one of the most impressive pieces of jewellery from the late Viking Age. The original is made elaborate granulation technique in the so-called Terslev style.

The Terselv style has its origins in Carolingian-Ottoman models that appear throughout the Baltic region from the second half of the 10th century onwards.

Link to the original Hedeby-Amulet...

Such Viking amulets in Terslev style, decorated with granulated filigree decoration, are also known from the island of Hiddensee and from danish Zealand. In the granulated originals, small beads and fine wires were soldered onto the amulet in filigree hand work.

Our replica of the Hedeby amulet, on the other hand, is cast entirely in one piece, and the representation is magnificently expressed.

Dimensions Hedeby amulet: 4 x 3.5 cm.

This Viking jewellery is available in bronze and genuine silver-plated.

A black leather strap in 1 m length for the amulet is included.

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The treasure of Terslev was buried towards the end of the tenth century on the island of Zealand in Denmark and consisted of a considerable 6.6 kg of silver, including 1751 coins mainly of Arab origin. In addition, the treasure consisted of necklaces and bracelets, necklaces and pendants, a toilet set as well as a silver drinking service with several cups and a large embossed bowl presumably of Persian origin. The silver treasure from Terslev is now in the Danish National Museum in Copenhagen.