Viking Era Silver Ring
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Viking-era silver ring with wolf teeth, featuring bands of triangular punches with pellets and terminals tapering to round wire joined in a knot, circa 9th–10th century AD, weighing 5.36 g and measuring 20 mm, in good condition with some wear, provenance London in the 1990s from a private collection.
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Viking silver ring with wolf Teeth
bands of triangular punches each with pellets,
the terminals tapering to a round section wire and joined together in a knot.
Circa9th.-10th. Century AD.
Measurement: 20.mm..
Provenance: acquired in London in the 90s. From antique fair.
Previous: Europe collection since in the 80s.
Item will be safe pack and send with registered mail.
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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.
Viking silver ring with wolf Teeth
bands of triangular punches each with pellets,
the terminals tapering to a round section wire and joined together in a knot.
Circa9th.-10th. Century AD.
Measurement: 20.mm..
Provenance: acquired in London in the 90s. From antique fair.
Previous: Europe collection since in the 80s.
Item will be safe pack and send 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. 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
Silver
Century/timeframe
8-10 C Ad.
Acquired from
Private collection
Total weight
5.36 g
Year acquired
1995
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
