{"product_id":"early-medieval-bronze-anthropomorphic-pendant-svar-9th-12th-c-ad","title":"Medieval Bronze Pendant 'Svar' (9th-12th c. AD)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"522\"\u003eA rare early medieval bronze pendant depicting a stylized human face with deeply carved eyes, brows, and cheek-lines. Cast in one piece with an integral suspension loop, it reflects the characteristic craftsmanship of Baltic and early Slavic workshops. Such anthropomorphic amulets were worn as personal protective charms, invoking ancestral guardianship and spiritual safeguarding during the pagan era preceding full Christianization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"524\" data-end=\"785\"\u003eDetails\u003cbr data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"534\"\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr data-start=\"550\" data-end=\"553\"\u003eDate: Early Medieval, 9th–12th century AD\u003cbr data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"597\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDimensions: Length c. 30 mm; Width c. 15 mm\u003cbr data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"623\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eProvenance: Private Belgian collection, acquired in the 1960s\u003cbr data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"656\"\u003eUnique Identifier: P-28-B\u003cbr data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"684\"\u003eCondition: Very good ancient condition with stable brown patina, light wear, suspension loop intact\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"1100\"\u003eRestoration and Authenticity\u003cbr data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"818\"\u003eThis pendant has been preserved in its original archaeological state with only minimal cleaning to ensure stability. A restoration service is available for those who would like a refreshed appearance while maintaining historical integrity. A Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1535\"\u003eHistorical Context\u003cbr data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1123\"\u003eAnthropomorphic pendants were widespread across Baltic and Slavic regions in the 9th–12th centuries, often found in warrior graves and personal assemblages. Their simplified human faces symbolized protective spirits, ancestral presence, or local deities. These amulets represent a distinct regional tradition separate from Roman or Byzantine models, reflecting the spiritual world of early medieval pagan Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53504586383690,"sku":"P-28-B","price":260.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/IMG_9133.jpg?v=1765907090","url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.store\/products\/early-medieval-bronze-anthropomorphic-pendant-svar-9th-12th-c-ad","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}