Viking Era Bronze Finger ring with ring-and-dot decoration (No reserve price)
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This original Viking-period bronze finger ring, dating from the 9th to 12th century AD, has a raised lozenge-shaped bezel with a ring-and-dot design, circular side motifs and incised shoulder grooves.
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Description from the seller
Object: Finger ring with ring-and-dot decoration
Material: Cast copper alloy (bronze) with a natural, light-green to greyish-green earthen patina
Dimensions:
• Exterior diameter: 26 mm
• Interior diameter: 19 mm (equivalent to modern ring size EU 60 / US 9)
Solid cast bronze finger ring featuring a closed, slightly irregular hoop and a raised, lozenge-shaped bezel. The central face of the bezel is recessed with a deep, conical depression centered around a small dot (ring-and-dot motif), cast integrally or incised shortly after casting as an apotropaic (protective) symbol.
Flanking the central lozenge bezel on either side are two recessed, circular side ornaments (pellets or eye motifs). The transition to the hoop (the shoulders) is decorated on both sides with a series of oblique and transverse incised grooves (ribbing). The interior surface of the hoop is smooth.
Object: Finger ring with ring-and-dot decoration
Material: Cast copper alloy (bronze) with a natural, light-green to greyish-green earthen patina
Dimensions:
• Exterior diameter: 26 mm
• Interior diameter: 19 mm (equivalent to modern ring size EU 60 / US 9)
Solid cast bronze finger ring featuring a closed, slightly irregular hoop and a raised, lozenge-shaped bezel. The central face of the bezel is recessed with a deep, conical depression centered around a small dot (ring-and-dot motif), cast integrally or incised shortly after casting as an apotropaic (protective) symbol.
Flanking the central lozenge bezel on either side are two recessed, circular side ornaments (pellets or eye motifs). The transition to the hoop (the shoulders) is decorated on both sides with a series of oblique and transverse incised grooves (ribbing). The interior surface of the hoop is smooth.
Details
Culture
Viking Era
Century/timeframe
9th - 12th century AD
Name of object
Finger ring with ring-and-dot decoration
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
1990
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Europe
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
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
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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.
