9th-11th century AD – Northern Europe
Early Medieval Scandinavian Viking gold twisted wirework ring. Extremely rare. It was made by twisting two strands of gold wire, and then twisting these with two tapering gold rods, and forming a hoop. The thin ends of the rods and wires were joined at the back of the hoop by beating them together. Gold rings were not common in the Viking period, and this must have represented a very expensive piece of jewellery.
- Material: Solid Gold, 21K
- Weight: 6,11 grams
- Date: Early Medieval, Viking 9th-11th century AD
- Measurement: 24 mm overall, 18 mm internal diameter
- Condition: Extremely fine condition
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