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Germanic Saxon Gold Finger Ring

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Code: 10341



This is an ancient Germanic Saxon gold finger ring, dating to the 8th - 10th century A.D. This type of wide banded ring is often inscribed, associated as a wedding ring or as objects of status. This is an excellent example, decorated with a twisted rope border for strength. The ring is in excellent condition with minimal wear.

OBJECT: Finger Ring

CULTURE: Germanic Saxon

DATE: c. 8th - 10th century A.D.

MATERIAL: Gold 

RING SIZE:   4 1/2 (US)      I 1/2 (UK)

SIZE: 16.72mm x 7.48mm

WEIGHT: 1.6 grams

PROVENANCE: Ex. European Private Collection (this is not a British find!)