{"product_id":"viking-axes-with-shield-sterling-silver-norse-vikings-jewelry","title":"Crossed Viking Axes and Shield Pendant, Sterling Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrossed Viking axes over a round shield, cast in 925 sterling silver. The Viking axe was the most common Norse weapon and everyday tool, and the round wooden shield with its iron boss was the warrior's standard defense, so together they read as a broad emblem of Norse heritage. The openwork is worked in the Urnes style, the last of the Viking art styles (c. 1040 to 1150), known for slender, interlaced animal forms. The pendant is handmade and weighs 13g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotif: crossed Viking axes with a round Viking shield\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArt style: Urnes style openwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: 925 sterling silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 13g \/ 0.45oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do the crossed axes and shield mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e They are a general emblem of Norse heritage. The Viking axe was the most common weapon and tool of the age, and the round shield with an iron boss was the standard defense, so the pair signals strength and readiness rather than one fixed myth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Urnes style?\u003c\/strong\u003e Urnes is the last of the Viking art styles, dated roughly 1040 to 1150 and named after the Urnes stave church in Norway. It is defined by slender, sinuous interlaced animals rendered in openwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the pendant made of?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is cast in 925 sterling silver, is handmade, and weighs 13g (0.45oz).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What do the crossed axes and shield mean?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"They are a general emblem of Norse heritage. The Viking axe was the most common weapon and tool of the age, and the round shield with an iron boss was the standard defense, so the pair signals strength and readiness rather than one fixed myth.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is Urnes style?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Urnes is the last of the Viking art styles, dated roughly 1040 to 1150 and named after the Urnes stave church in Norway. It is defined by slender, sinuous interlaced animals rendered in openwork.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the pendant made of?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It is cast in 925 sterling silver, is handmade, and weighs 13g (0.45oz).\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"VikingWorkshopCom","offers":[{"title":"925 Sterling Silver","offer_id":39402602987605,"sku":"CS171","price":142.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/2234\/products\/viking-axes-with-shield-sterling-silver-norse-vikings-jewelry-443319.jpg?v=1622766605","url":"https:\/\/vikingsbrand.co\/de\/products\/viking-axes-with-shield-sterling-silver-norse-vikings-jewelry","provider":"VikingsBrand™","version":"1.0","type":"link"}