Viking Era Bronze Ring (No reserve price)

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Ruth Garrido Vila
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.

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Viking Era bronze ring with an engraved zig-zag line that likely represents the Midgard serpent, from the 10th century AD, in good wearable condition with a dark green patina; weight 5 g and 18.7 mm in size.

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Vikings bronze ring with an engraved zig-zag line probably represents the Midgard serpent.
Midgard Serpent,” is a snake or dragon who lives in the ocean that surrounds Midgard, the visible world. So enormous is he that his body forms a circle around the entirety of Midgard.
Very good condition dark green patina
Wearable condition.
Measurements 18.7mm.

Provence acquired object in 1990
In the London art market
Previous private English collection.

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Vikings bronze ring with an engraved zig-zag line probably represents the Midgard serpent.
Midgard Serpent,” is a snake or dragon who lives in the ocean that surrounds Midgard, the visible world. So enormous is he that his body forms a circle around the entirety of Midgard.
Very good condition dark green patina
Wearable condition.
Measurements 18.7mm.

Provence acquired object in 1990
In the London art market
Previous private English collection.

The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. A provenance statement was seen by Catawiki.
The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, a provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important info.
The Seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
THE Seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
For shipment between the UK and the EU no export permit is needed but some import taxes may apply. The seller guarantees to have acquired this lot by legal means and he has the proper permits. The seller will inform the buyer about this if acquiring the proper permits and shipping the lot takes more than a few days

Details

Era
Before 1400
Culture
Viking Era
Metal
Bronze
Century/timeframe
10th. C Ad.
Acquired from
Antique market
Total weight
5 g
Year acquired
1999
Condition
Good condition - used with some signs of wear
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
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Yes
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