Borrestil Viking pendant made of bronze

Borre Style Viking pendant / Borrestyle, modeled after a find from Finland.
Here with four animal heads and snake patterns. The 4 animal heads could also point to the seasons.
The Borrestil is dated to the 9th to 10th centuries, and was named after the tomb of Borre in Vestfold / Norway.
Typical for the style are animal ornaments, animal heads and knot ornaments. The Borre style is also referred to as griffon animal style. He found especially in Eastern Scandinavia distribution.

• Bronze.
• Diameter: 1,61 inch (41 mm)
• Eyelet diameter for leather strap or chain approx. 0,16 inch (4 mm)
• Back smooth.
• Based on a find from Finland