Viking Era Bronze Massive Ring with an Embossed Solar Symbol within an Octagonal Frame
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Viking Era bronze massive ring with an embossed solar symbol within an octagonal frame, in excellent condition and wearable, dating to the 9th–11th century AD, authentic original, inner diameter 20 mm and outer diameter 22.5 mm, acquired from an auction house in Europe in 2026 from a private European collection.
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Description from the seller
Viking Era Bronze Massive Ring with an Embossed Solar Symbol within an Octagonal Frame.
Intact with a nice green patina and still wearable.
Scarce, related to the cult of the sun.
Inner diameter: 20 mm.
Outer diameter: 22.5 mm.
Important Notice: Before placing a bid, please be aware, that we are shipping only within the EU countries.
Viking Era Bronze Massive Ring with an Embossed Solar Symbol within an Octagonal Frame.
Intact with a nice green patina and still wearable.
Scarce, related to the cult of the sun.
Inner diameter: 20 mm.
Outer diameter: 22.5 mm.
Important Notice: Before placing a bid, please be aware, that we are shipping only within the EU countries.
Details
Culture
Viking Era
Century/timeframe
9th-11th Century AD.
Name of object
Massive Ring with an Embossed Solar Symbol within an Octagonal Frame
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2026
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Europe
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
Europe
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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