{"product_id":"perle-viking-vegvisir-cercle-runes-bronze","title":"Viking Vegvísir Bead Encircled by Runes: Bronze","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe most intricate piece in the collection, in patinated bronze\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ebarrel-shaped\u003c\/strong\u003e body, striated sides, two rows of beads along the edges and, in the center of the face, a Vegvísir enclosed within a ring of runes: this \u003cstrong\u003ebeard and hair bead\u003c\/strong\u003e made of bronze-patinated alloy is the most intricate in the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind this model in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/perles-viking-barbe-cheveux\"\u003ecollection of Viking beads for beard and hair\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat sets this beard bead apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe patinated bronze settles into the grooves and hollows of the medallion: this is the piece where the contrast plays the most.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA shape that holds differently: the central bulge acts as a stopper, while the tapered ends allow the braid to flow through.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eA slip-on, not a clasp:\u003c\/b\u003e the bead is slid onto the lock before braiding. It is the thickness of the braid that secures it, so there is nothing that can break.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eApproximately 6 mm bore:\u003c\/b\u003e the only criterion that truly matters. It should be slightly narrower than the finished braid, and slightly wider than the loose lock of hair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Zinc alloy, patinated bronze finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eInternal bore:\u003c\/b\u003e approximately 6 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e approximately 10 mm high, 8 mm in diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eWear:\u003c\/b\u003e beard, mustache, or hair, on a braided plait\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eSold:\u003c\/b\u003e individually\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ring of runes around the symbol is decorative: the characters are there to fill the circle and do not spell out any words. The central motif is the \u003cstrong\u003eVegvísir\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is only known from the \u003cem\u003eHuld Manuscript\u003c\/em\u003e compiled in Akureyri in \u003cstrong\u003e1860\u003c\/strong\u003e—a collection of Icelandic sigils, dating eight centuries after the Viking Age. The promise that accompanies it in the manuscript is beautiful: whoever wears it will not lose their way, even in a storm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo learn more, our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/coiffure-viking\"\u003eViking hairstyle guide\u003c\/a\u003e details cuts, braids, and beards, with sources provided, and our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/futhark-ancien-alphabet-runique-viking-complet\"\u003eFuthark alphabet guide\u003c\/a\u003e covers each sign one by one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete your series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/perle-viking-valknut-argent\"\u003eSilver Valknut Viking Bead: the Three Triangles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/perle-viking-valknut-bronze\"\u003eBronze Valknut Viking Bead: the Three Triangles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/perle-viking-triquetra-argent\"\u003eTriquetra Viking Bead: the Endless Knot\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57913507611006,"sku":"LCV-PERLE-VEGVISIRCERCLERUNESBRONZE","price":7.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/perle-viking-vegvisir-cercle-runes-bronze-ambiance.jpg?v=1787662106","url":"https:\/\/www.le-comptoir-viking.fr\/en\/products\/perle-viking-vegvisir-cercle-runes-bronze","provider":"Le Comptoir Viking","version":"1.0","type":"link"}