700-1100 AD, Viking Age. A silver example of an axe or Perun amulet comprising a large suspension loop and a stylised axe head. This type of amulet is modelled after the axe Molnia and is often seen as a counter part to the common Mjolnir amulet. Some associate these axe pendants with Perun who was the ruler of living world, sky and earth who used the axe to kill the snake that stole the earthly light. Excellent condition, wearable.Size: L:31mm / W:17mm ; 3.3g; Provenance: Private London collection, formed in the 1980-90s on the UK and European art market.