Wheel Cross
silver or bronze pendant

Jewelry from Kaupang
--- the first Viking town in Norway

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of cultural heritage ©
Oslo, Norway

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The original from early Viking age (8 -900 AD) is cast in lead and was found in the Viking town Kaupang near Larvik, in south Norway. It was probably made by craftsmen in Kaupang since it was never completely finished.

The pattern is well known on the European Continent. The continental pattern indicates that craftsmen at Kaupang were in close contact with Europe. What the finished piece was meant to be is not quite certain, possibly jewelry or decoration on a buckle.

Copies are made as brooch and pendant in bronze and silver.