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Proto-Viking gold zoomorphic ring, circa 3rd century AD.

Yellow Gold

£16,400

Proto-Viking gold zoomorphic ring. A yellow gold sinuous penannular ring, composed of two ridged plaques (or bodies) with incised decoration, each flanked to both sides by a pair of eyes and terminating in a ribbed shank, all smoothly spiralling around the finger. Tested yellow gold, approximately 13.46 grams in weight, circa 3rd century AD, accompanied by an Oxford Labs X-ray fluorescence report stating the composition of the metal.

This rare ring is a particularly fine example of proto-Viking craftsmanship.
Reserve Item Purchase
Reference Number 26282
Ring size: V The majority of items can be re-sized free of charge.
Period Viking
TOTAL / RING Weight 13.45 grams
Metal Yellow Gold
Proto-Viking gold zoomorphic ring, circa 3rd century AD.
Proto-Viking gold zoomorphic ring. A yellow gold sinuous penannular ring, composed of two ridged plaques (or bodies) with incised decoration, each flanked to both sides by a pair of eyes and terminating in a ribbed shank, all smoothly spiralling around the finger. Tested yellow gold, approximately 13.46 grams in weight, circa 3rd century AD, accompanied by an Oxford Labs X-ray fluorescence report stating the composition of the metal. This rare ring is a particularly fine example of proto-Viking craftsmanship.
26282
gold
Yellow Gold
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GBP
16400.00
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