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Tidlig middelalder-viking Sølv “Runebæreren” — Sølvring med indgraveret runisk design  (Ingen mindstepris)
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€ 142
Ingen mindstepris
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Tidlig middelalder-viking Sølv “Runebæreren” — Sølvring med indgraveret runisk design (Ingen mindstepris)

This is a very attractive silver signet-type ring, distinguished by its broad oval/rectangular bezel and deeply engraved geometric decoration. The central panel is enclosed within a double linear frame and contains a sequence of sharply cut angular symbols with a distinctly runic appearance. The decoration continues onto the shoulders of the ring with repeated diagonal grooves, giving the entire piece a strong geometric character. The irregularity of the engraved lines, together with the worn silver surface, scratches and softened edges, gives the ring a particularly archaic appearance. The bezel design is especially interesting. Rather than a single obvious rune, it appears to consist of several angular strokes arranged as a compact sequence or combined geometric composition. Some elements visually resemble the straight-line construction characteristic of Germanic runic writing. However, I would not translate the inscription or assign individual rune names from the photographs alone, because the marks are highly stylized and worn. In Norse tradition, runes were associated not only with writing but also with knowledge, remembrance and magical practice, while Odin occupies a central place in the literary tradition surrounding the acquisition of runic wisdom. This makes the engraved design particularly evocative when presented as a Viking-period talismanic ring. Object: Signet / talismanic ring Material: Silver Decoration: Engraved angular runic-style symbols within a framed bezel Shoulders: Repeated incised diagonal decoration Condition: Considerable surface wear, scratches and irregularities consistent with the aged appearance shown in the photographs.

Nr. 106938475

Solgt
Tidlig middelalder-viking Sølv “Runebæreren” — Sølvring med indgraveret runisk design  (Ingen mindstepris)

Tidlig middelalder-viking Sølv “Runebæreren” — Sølvring med indgraveret runisk design (Ingen mindstepris)

This is a very attractive silver signet-type ring, distinguished by its broad oval/rectangular bezel and deeply engraved geometric decoration. The central panel is enclosed within a double linear frame and contains a sequence of sharply cut angular symbols with a distinctly runic appearance.

The decoration continues onto the shoulders of the ring with repeated diagonal grooves, giving the entire piece a strong geometric character. The irregularity of the engraved lines, together with the worn silver surface, scratches and softened edges, gives the ring a particularly archaic appearance.

The bezel design is especially interesting. Rather than a single obvious rune, it appears to consist of several angular strokes arranged as a compact sequence or combined geometric composition. Some elements visually resemble the straight-line construction characteristic of Germanic runic writing. However, I would not translate the inscription or assign individual rune names from the photographs alone, because the marks are highly stylized and worn.

In Norse tradition, runes were associated not only with writing but also with knowledge, remembrance and magical practice, while Odin occupies a central place in the literary tradition surrounding the acquisition of runic wisdom. This makes the engraved design particularly evocative when presented as a Viking-period talismanic ring.

Object: Signet / talismanic ring
Material: Silver
Decoration: Engraved angular runic-style symbols within a framed bezel
Shoulders: Repeated incised diagonal decoration
Condition: Considerable surface wear, scratches and irregularities consistent with the aged appearance shown in the photographs.

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€ 142
Ingen mindstepris
Ruth Garrido Vila
Ekspert
Estimat  € 150 - € 200

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