Thors hammer Scania 4.5 cm
1795SEK
A double-sided Thors hammer of sterling silver, a widely used material in the Viking Age. Thors hammer was a popular form of amulet during the Viking Age, giving good fortune and protection.
Cord included.
Height: 4,5 cm.
Origin: Viking Age, Scania, southern Sweden.See also article 4112.
For the same hammer in bronze see: art. nr 4131.