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Silver Thor's Hammer Amulet

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Silver Thor's Hammer Amulet

Culture
Norse
Origin
Northern Europe
Period
9th–11th century
Object
Amulet
Materials
Silver
Dimensions
24 mm; ring 19 mm
Catalogue
ANT-177

Thor, a major nordic god associated with thunder. The hammer of Thor is distinctively shaped, Mjölnir is depicted in Norse mythology as one of the most fearsome weapons, capable of leveling mountains. Though generally recognised and depicted as a hammer, Mjölnir is sometimes referred to as an axe or club. Material: silver. Date: 9th-11th century AD. Measurement: 24 mm,(0.94 inches) ring: 19 mm (0.74 inches). Condition: Extremely fine condition.

Provenance
Acquired from the Etsy seller GHistoryAntiqueShop, 2022; described by the seller as Norse, 9th–11th century. Photograph: GHistoryAntiqueShop.
Acquired
Etsy · 2022

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