VIKING AGE SILVER RING

Ca. 900-1100 AD
Crafted from silver, this ring features a flat-section round band with a slight expansion, resulting in a comfortable and visually pleasing design. Notably, the entirety of the ring's perimeter is meticulously adorned with engraved decorations. Silver rings served as personal adornments, embodying elements of status, wealth, and identity. Silver, known for its inherent beauty and rarity, was an esteemed material, valued for its luminous sheen and durability. The utilization of silver in rings not only showcased the wearer's affluence but also reflected the cultural and artistic appreciation of the metal.
Size: D: 16.92mm / US: 6 1/2 / UK: M 1/2; 4.07g
Provenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK / International art markets.
Estimate: GBP 200 - 300