Viking Era Bronze Ring with Runes Circa 10th-11th centuryAD This nice bronze ring features a gently rounded hoop and a broad bezel engraved with Runes. Runes are a set of alphabets used by the Germanic peoples, including the Norse, for writing, divination, and magical purposes. Each rune is a letter with its own unique sound and meaning, often associated with mystical and spiritual significance. Dimensions: 2cm x 2cm x 0,8cm Provenance: Private European Collection; formerly acquired from old UK and European collection formed since the 1970s. Disclaimer: NO SHIPPING OUTSIDE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION. All items will be shipped from Belgium. The seller guarantees and can prove that the object was obtained legally. The seller was informed by Catawiki that they had to provide the documentation required by the laws and regulations in their country of residence. The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell/export this object. The seller will provide all provenance information known about the object to the buyer. The seller ensures that any necessary permits are/will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer immediately about any delays in obtaining such permits. The seller will not ship outside the EU.