The spiral or rotating form represents the sun in motion, symbolizing cosmic order, life, continuity, and the cyclical nature of time—day and night, the changing seasons, birth, renewal, and endurance. Such imagery reflects long-standing European symbolic traditions that predate Christianity and continued into the medieval era. In medieval belief systems, circular and rotating symbols were also understood to have an apotropaic (protective) function, believed to repel harmful forces, misfortune, and malevolent influences. When worn as personal adornment, rings bearing such motifs often functioned as protective talismans. The motif is executed using punched and shallow engraved decoration, consistent with traditional medieval metalworking techniques. While not attributable to a single culture, the design reflects pan-European symbolic traditions known during the early medieval period, including the Viking Age. Material: Silver Decoration: Whirling-sun / spiral (solar, apotropaic) Period: Medieval Europe (early medieval tradition) Condition: As found, with age-consistent wear Size : 18mm