Ancient Scandinavian Viking Finger Ring

Code: 10483

This is an ancient Scandinavian Viking copper-alloy finger ring, dating to the 9th - 10th century A.D. The ring is formed from a hammered sheet of copper. Formed with a broad bezel, graduating to a wirework hoop closed with a slip-knot. This type of ring was popular in Scandinavia, as well as Saxon England. Recorded examples can be seen SF-E58167, NMS-4B8A35, MS-394F80 and Föremål 110010. SHM 16343

OBJECT: Finger Ring

CULTURE: Viking

DATE: c. 9th - 10th century A.D.

MATERIAL: Copper-alloy

RING SIZE:  10  (US)     T 1/2   (UK)

SIZE: 24mm x 21mm x 3mm (bezel 20mmx 14mm)

WEIGHT: 1.7 grams

PROVENANCE: Ex. European Private Collection