Viking Scandinavian Braided Type Silver Finger Ring

Code: 10629

This is a fabulous Scandinavian Viking silver finger ring, dating to the 10th - 11th century A.D. The ring is formed from at least six strands of silver which have been plaited together to form a band. The ring swells at the centre and tapers towards the back of the band where it is welded and hammered flat. The workmanship is very competent and well designed, similar rings in gold have been recorded from Stockley in Wiltshire (WILT-C90DD5), Cromer in Norfolk (NMS-A901E1).

A fine example in good excavated condition - wearable with care!

OBJECT: Finger Ring

CULTURE: Viking

DATE: c. 10th - 11th century A.D.

MATERIAL: Silver

RING SIZE:  7 1/4  (US)  O 1/2 (UK)

SIZE: 23mm x 26mm 5mm 

WEIGHT: 4.7 grams

PROVENANCE: Ex. European Private Collection