Viking Era Bronze ring (No reserve price)
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Bronze Viking Era ring bearing the Elder Futhark Kaunan (Kenaz ᚲ), with natural patina and wear, outer diameter 21.5 mm and inner diameter 16.5 mm, in fair condition.
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Description from the seller
A rare and symbolically powerful Viking Era bronze ring, featuring the Elder Futhark rune “Kaunan” (also known as Kenaz – ᚲ), an important rune within Norse runic tradition. This rune is deeply associated with pain, wounds, and hardship, but more importantly with the transformative process of healing, renewal, and the gaining of strength through suffering.
In Viking belief, Kaunan represents the controlled fire—the inner flame that burns away weakness and leads to wisdom, resilience, and rebirth. While it may symbolize physical or emotional pain, it also conveys the idea that such suffering is a necessary tool for growth, enlightenment, and regeneration. For this reason, rings bearing this rune were often worn as protective and empowering objects, believed to help the wearer endure hardship and emerge stronger.
The ring is crafted from bronze, consistent with Viking Age metalworking practices (circa 8th–11th century AD). The surface displays a natural, stable patina, with age-related wear that confirms long-term use and authenticity. The form and symbolism suggest the ring may have functioned both as personal adornment and as a runic talisman, possibly worn by warriors or individuals seeking spiritual resilience and protection.
Measurements
Outer diameter: 21.5 mm
Inner diameter: 16.5 mm
Condition
Good archaeological condition. Structurally intact, wearable. Surface wear and patina consistent with age and historical use.
Cultural Attribution
Viking Era, Norse civilization
Elder Futhark runic tradition
A rare and symbolically powerful Viking Era bronze ring, featuring the Elder Futhark rune “Kaunan” (also known as Kenaz – ᚲ), an important rune within Norse runic tradition. This rune is deeply associated with pain, wounds, and hardship, but more importantly with the transformative process of healing, renewal, and the gaining of strength through suffering.
In Viking belief, Kaunan represents the controlled fire—the inner flame that burns away weakness and leads to wisdom, resilience, and rebirth. While it may symbolize physical or emotional pain, it also conveys the idea that such suffering is a necessary tool for growth, enlightenment, and regeneration. For this reason, rings bearing this rune were often worn as protective and empowering objects, believed to help the wearer endure hardship and emerge stronger.
The ring is crafted from bronze, consistent with Viking Age metalworking practices (circa 8th–11th century AD). The surface displays a natural, stable patina, with age-related wear that confirms long-term use and authenticity. The form and symbolism suggest the ring may have functioned both as personal adornment and as a runic talisman, possibly worn by warriors or individuals seeking spiritual resilience and protection.
Measurements
Outer diameter: 21.5 mm
Inner diameter: 16.5 mm
Condition
Good archaeological condition. Structurally intact, wearable. Surface wear and patina consistent with age and historical use.
Cultural Attribution
Viking Era, Norse civilization
Elder Futhark runic tradition
Details
Culture
Viking Era
Century/ Timeframe
9th-11th century AD
Name of object
ring
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2025
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Fair
Previous owner acquired from
Auction house
Previous owner - year acquired
2025
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
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