MASSIVE VIKING GOLD TWISTED RING

Ca. AD 900 A Viking twisted 20ct gold ring comprises of two gold threads widening in the centre. The threads join and become one at the bottom of the ring. For similar examples, see Viking art, Thames and Hudson, fig. 73, 74.
Size: D:18.75mm / US: 8 3/4 / UK: R; Weight: 18g
Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired from the private collection of Mr. R. Unger; previously with a London gallery; acquired in the 1970s on the UK art market. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
This piece comes with an authentication report by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.
2000
Estimate: GBP 3000 - 6000