Magnificent, very rare Early Medieval Viking runic ring with a runic swastika. For the Vikings, the swastika symbol was a symbol of the god Thor. It is an open type ring. Last picture is an example of runic script with swastika. From the Sæbø sword from the 9th century. Material: bronze with a green patina Date: Early medieval, 8th / 11th century. Origin: Northern Europe Dimensions: 20 mm inner ring: approx 18mm Condition: uncleaned / wearable / perfect, see pictures Registered shipment. Origin: The seller warrants that this lot has been acquired in a legal manner. The lot originates from a Dutch collection. Important information: For transport within the European Union no export license is required for this lot. Because of the importance of this piece an export license will have to be applied for if it is to be shipped outside the European Union. This goes via the heritage inspection of the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science. This can be done only after the sale and may take some time.