Pendant

Shield-shaped silver pendant. The shield is lifelike with a boss and punched swirl decoration and edge mounts. There are a number of theories about what the pendants symbolise, but none is universally accepted. Grave find, Birka, Bj 954, Adelsö Parish, Uppland.

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