VIKING SHIELD RING, C.9TH-10TH CENTURY, SIZE 10 1/2 5 3/4 of general form of the

of general form of the woman’s rings of the period which were probably used a wedding rings

4mm width with low rounded face

3mm width with low rounded face

85”) maximum dimension

5mm inner diameter

VIKING SHIELD RING, C.9TH-10TH CENTURY, SIZE 10 1/2 5 3/4 of general form of theRing size 10 1 2. These iconic rings, sometimes called shield rings are a variation on the coil ring which was a popular Vikings form. The band is made with side by side separate ends rather than continuous. The oval bezel is just under 1 1 8 (1. 08) in length. Broad addorsed prong band allowing for some adjustment. Large oval bezel with raised and stipple border and broad reeded medial flanked by stipple panels. Made as a thick plate with the