pendant thor eyrarland bronze Hoofddeksels This spatha has a fairly

This spatha has a fairly wide blade compared to the second century spathae

It measures 36 x 27 cm and has a neck opening of 15 x 14 cm

The spearhead is supplied without a shaft

Axes like these remained in use even into the 12th century and were used in the Middle Ages as sparth axes by the Gaelic peoples of the Irish Sea region

pendant thor eyrarland bronze Hoofddeksels This spatha has a fairlyThe pendant depicts Thor seated upon his throne, holding the hammer of Thor. It is inspired by the Icelandic statue of Thor from 1000 AD, found on the Eyarland farm near Akureyri. The original may be viewed at the National Museum in Iceland. In Icelandic tradition, the Mjolnir is often depicted in a cross shape. The statue may be based upon a scene from the Edda, in which Thor is seated and grasps his Hammer with both hands during a wedding ceremony.