Date: c. 9th–11th centuryCulture: Viking Age / NorseMaterial: White bronze (high-tin bronze)Technique: Cast with openwork and textured decorationDimensions: Height 53 mm; Width 37 mmCondition: Intact with surface wear; attractive pale patina.This beautifully cast dragon foot amulet is crafted from pale (white) bronze and features a stylized design comprised of three vertical bars, joined by angled crossbars, evoking the shape of a reptilian or draconic claw. An integrated suspension loop allows the piece to be worn as a pendant, likely on a leather cord.The dragon or serpent motif held strong significance in Norse mythology, symbolising protection, power, and the liminal space between the human and supernatural worlds. The amulet draws inspiration from Fáfnir, the dwarf-turned-dragon of Norse mythology—cursed by greed and ultimately slain by the hero Sigurd. As a wearable symbol of this myth, the piece would have served as a talisman of bravery, strength, and victory over greed and chaos.Such amulets may have been worn by Viking warriors and spiritual practitioners, embodying both mythological reverence and protective intent. The stylized design and balanced geometry suggest both symbolic power and artisan skill.Amulets of white bronze were particularly valued for their lustrous, silver-like appearance.“Dragon’s foot” amulets appear in Viking hoards and graves across Northern and Eastern Europe.


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