RARE VIKING COMPOUND BEAD, 10TH-11TH CENTURY AD

Silvered bronze, over 7/8” length (23.7mm) of banded barrel form with six high annular ridges and lipped stringing hole. Additionally transversely pierce with a pair of holes so that it was strung horizontally, with further attachments to the top and bottom. This would have been the centerpiece of an elaborate beaded necklace or pectoral. 5.3mm lineal stringing hole. Professionally refurbished with the silver surface restored.