Viking Era Yellow gold Ring

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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 gold ring with a braided serpent design, circa 9th–10th century, 19–20 mm, 5.08 g, yellow gold, acquired in London in the 1990s from a private collection, in good condition.

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Description from the seller

A Unique Viking gold ring made from several
straight strips braided in the shape of a
serpent with a stylised head final
Circa9th.-10th. Century Ad.
Measurement: 19-20mm.
Weight 5.08g.

Provenance: acquired in London in the 90s. From private
Collection
Previous: English collection since the 80s.

Item will be a safe pack and sent with registered mail.

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, provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information.
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.



Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as an analysis of metals(XRF-test) have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.

A Unique Viking gold ring made from several
straight strips braided in the shape of a
serpent with a stylised head final
Circa9th.-10th. Century Ad.
Measurement: 19-20mm.
Weight 5.08g.

Provenance: acquired in London in the 90s. From private
Collection
Previous: English collection since the 80s.

Item will be a safe pack and sent with registered mail.

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, provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information.
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.



Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as an analysis of metals(XRF-test) have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.

Details

Era
Before 1400
Culture
Viking Era
Metal
Yellow gold
Century/timeframe
8-10 C Ad.
Acquired from
Private collection
Total weight
5 g
Year acquired
1990
Condition
Good condition - used with some signs of wear
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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