Viking Era Bronze Pendant ring.Good condition. (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 pendant ring, 9th–11th centuries, original/authentic, weight 8.99 g and diameter 45 mm, in good condition.

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Authentic Viking Age bronze temple ring (pendant) (9th–11th centuries). Good condition.

A striking artifact of Viking Age material culture is a massive bronze ring featuring a distinctive decorative design on its lower section. Originally worn as a temple ornament, it is now presented as a stylish pendant on a leather cord.
The artifact boasts a stunning natural patina with a noble green hue, testifying to centuries of burial in the ground and confirming its authenticity.
The lower part of the ring is adorned with traditional, tightly wound spiral filigree—a feature characteristic of Early Medieval jewelry craftsmanship. This element not only highlights the skill of the ancient metalsmith but also embodies sacred, protective symbolism.

Can be worn as a pendant.
The silver is durable and bright.The metal is strong.
Signs of wear consistent with age and use.Intact.Wearable.100% original. Look at many photos for your own impression.
Ring will be delivered with a leather jewelry cord.
Weight - 8.99 grams.
Size : 45 mm.
Condition: Excellent condition., wearable,100% original.
The object was purchased in 2015 in Barcelona, ​​Spain, from G.A. as part of a private Spanish collection dating back to the 1980s.

Authentic Viking Age bronze temple ring (pendant) (9th–11th centuries). Good condition.

A striking artifact of Viking Age material culture is a massive bronze ring featuring a distinctive decorative design on its lower section. Originally worn as a temple ornament, it is now presented as a stylish pendant on a leather cord.
The artifact boasts a stunning natural patina with a noble green hue, testifying to centuries of burial in the ground and confirming its authenticity.
The lower part of the ring is adorned with traditional, tightly wound spiral filigree—a feature characteristic of Early Medieval jewelry craftsmanship. This element not only highlights the skill of the ancient metalsmith but also embodies sacred, protective symbolism.

Can be worn as a pendant.
The silver is durable and bright.The metal is strong.
Signs of wear consistent with age and use.Intact.Wearable.100% original. Look at many photos for your own impression.
Ring will be delivered with a leather jewelry cord.
Weight - 8.99 grams.
Size : 45 mm.
Condition: Excellent condition., wearable,100% original.
The object was purchased in 2015 in Barcelona, ​​Spain, from G.A. as part of a private Spanish collection dating back to the 1980s.

Details

Culture
Viking Era
Century/timeframe
9-11 ad
Name of object
Pendant ring.Good condition.
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2015
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Europe
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Auction house
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
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
SpainVerified
1080
Objects sold
99.48%
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