Extraordinary stele or architectural element of the Viking / Scandinavian culture. Interlaced strips and vegetal design.

The interlaced design, vertical and horizontal strips with a unique strip rolled into four circles, is typical of germanic / scandinavian art, with a link to Celtic art. Similar decor can be found on various works of art of the Germanic / Scandinavian culture, from instance Merovingian or Saxon buckle plates as early as the VI c.

The upper part of the stele, on the other side, displays a beautiful ornamentation with elements of the Medieval times, i.e. carolingian / early romanesque vegetal fleuronné terminals.

This impressive work of art comes from a renowned Paris public auction sale, and has been scrutinized before the sale by experts in the field.

  Material : Basalt, good conservation
  Origin : Northern Europe
  Provenance : ex.French Collection - ex. Paris Drouot Public Sale
  Period : VIII-X c.A.D.
  Dimensions : H : 25 cm - W : 18 cm