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Bracteate, ALU

Bracteate, ALU

$44.45

Original: $127.00

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Bracteate, ALU

$127.00

$44.45

The Story

A fantastic, large size reproduction of one the most famous bracteates. It depicts a figure on a horse, possibly Odin, and the magical runic inscription ALU. Handmade, made of Fibre reinforced cast and painted to resemble ancient bronze by a Swedish artist. It makes a great centrepiece on any wall, shelf, table or shrine.

A bracteate is a flat, thin, single-sided gold coin that was worn as jewelry, mainly among the Germanic tribes of the Migration Period, including the Vendel Era in Sweden.

  • Width: Approx. 7.1 inches (18 cm)
  • Thickness: Approx. 0.4 inches (10 mm)
  • Material: Fibre reinforced cast
  • Color: Ancient Bronze
  • A hook on the back makes it possible to hang it on a wall
Bracteate, ALU - Image 2

Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Bracteate, ALU - Image 3

Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Bracteate, ALU - Image 4

Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Bracteate, ALU - Image 5

Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Description

A fantastic, large size reproduction of one the most famous bracteates. It depicts a figure on a horse, possibly Odin, and the magical runic inscription ALU. Handmade, made of Fibre reinforced cast and painted to resemble ancient bronze by a Swedish artist. It makes a great centrepiece on any wall, shelf, table or shrine.

A bracteate is a flat, thin, single-sided gold coin that was worn as jewelry, mainly among the Germanic tribes of the Migration Period, including the Vendel Era in Sweden.

  • Width: Approx. 7.1 inches (18 cm)
  • Thickness: Approx. 0.4 inches (10 mm)
  • Material: Fibre reinforced cast
  • Color: Ancient Bronze
  • A hook on the back makes it possible to hang it on a wall