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Viking (Ascribed culture)
Thor's hammer pendant with a trapezoidal head. Pierced at the base of the shaft. Shows signs of bending at the point where head joins shaft.
Method of acquisition: Bought (2010-07-12) by Taylor, Geoffrey
Medieval
850
-
999
Object
composed of
lead
Weight 6.12 g
Square Shaft
Diameter 3.9 mm
Whole Object
Height 3.9 mm
Length 29.6 mm
Hammerhead
Width 18.5 mm
Accession number: CM.569-2010
Primary reference Number: 183886
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Thor's Hammer" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/183886 Accessed: 2024-04-20 09:00:38
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