pendant
Thor Hammer (pewter)
Replica of 8th century silver Thors hammer found in Romersdal, Denmark. Punched technique
- Object: pendant
- Artist: -
- Circa: -
- Dimensions: 1.5"X2"
- Culture Area: Europe
- Cultural Group: Viking Reproduction
- Cultural Context: Replica of 8th century silver Thor’s hammer found in Romersdal, Denmark. Thor’s hammer, Mjölnir, is a powerful weapon in Norse mythology made by dwarves, who were mythological master craftsmen. Mjölnir is known for its ability to crush giants and protect the gods. As a pendant it was worn for protection, and also symbolized blessings and fertility, due to Thor’s role as a thunder god and his ability to influence rain and crops.
- Donor: IELM
- Catalog #: 117.022