Viking Era Stunning Bronze Twin Peacock Seal Ring (No reserve price)
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Bronze twin peacock seal ring from the Viking period dating to 9–11 AD, in very good condition with minor wear, weight 6.93 g.
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A Stunning Bronze Viking Twin Peacock Seal Ring 9-11 AD
Very Rare Piece
In the center of the Ring you see 2 Peacock looking to the left .
The Viking Peacock Brooch & Ring: Archaeologists have found bronze and silver clothing pins & Rings in the shape of a peacock or bird in 11th-century settlements in Toftegård (Denmark) and Trondheim (Norway). These motifs were likely influenced by Christian symbolism and early Romanesque art from the Byzantine Empire and Europe, which were adopted by Viking craftsmen.
Weight : 6.93 Gram
Ring Size : 19.8 x 19.2 mm
Material : Bronze
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A Stunning Bronze Viking Twin Peacock Seal Ring 9-11 AD
Very Rare Piece
In the center of the Ring you see 2 Peacock looking to the left .
The Viking Peacock Brooch & Ring: Archaeologists have found bronze and silver clothing pins & Rings in the shape of a peacock or bird in 11th-century settlements in Toftegård (Denmark) and Trondheim (Norway). These motifs were likely influenced by Christian symbolism and early Romanesque art from the Byzantine Empire and Europe, which were adopted by Viking craftsmen.
Weight : 6.93 Gram
Ring Size : 19.8 x 19.2 mm
Material : Bronze
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Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Viking Era
Metal
Stunning Bronze Twin Peacock Seal
Century/timeframe
9-11 AD
Acquired from
Inherited
Total weight
6.93 g
Year acquired
1985
Condition
Very good condition - slightly used with small signs of wear
Country acquired from
Belgium
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1966
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
