(no subject)

[afmetalsmith]

Viking Granulated Necklace I don't have much info on this. I do know that I swiped the picture, and thus have NO right to be posting it! *guilt* I wish I had an approximate scale, frankly. if the original were actual-sized, the largest pendant is 3 inches (about 75mm) in diameter, which seems large. For my own purposes, I've decided to assume that that's about twice the real size- but in the re-creation of the bits, I will probably play some with the scale.

Comments

[eudaimonia.livejournal.com]

My god, that's gorgeous! Thank you for posting it. This is an actual ancient necklace?

[afmetalsmith.livejournal.com]

Apparently. I have no data on where it was found, under what circumstances, what size anything is, etc. I found the pic on a Norse culture list I lurk on. The only other references I've been able to find were in Hungarian or some such language. Really. :P

I think it looks plausibly ancient- both the granulation work, and the quartz cabs and their (rough) finishing. Neither looks modern to me- although the regular sizes of the granules is thought-provoking; nonetheless, the Etruscan granulation work I've seen has very regular granules, so I know it's possible.

[silme.livejournal.com]

I was just going to ask how old it was, etc. Any ideas as to which period?

[afmetalsmith.livejournal.com]

Sadly- none at all. I'd sure love more data! but I've done some web-searching, etc. and have not found much of anything. (I'll admit my google-fu is not the best, though.)

At the moment I'm still trying to figure out the scale, since I'm determined to replicate at least some of the elements. I'd be happier knowing what sized stones I'm looking for, and approximately what sized granules they're using. It looks like I'll be punting on these, though. This round, anyway. :)