VIKING WOMAN WARRIOR’S SHIELD RING 950-1050 AD, SIZE 6-6 1/4 06/06/2023 This ring served its original

This ring served its original owner then was used after his passing

4mm rounded face band flaring to the ribbed shoulders

Raised oval bezel with incised hatched motif

Worn and surface textured from use and burial

attractive wearable example

VIKING WOMAN WARRIOR’S SHIELD RING 950-1050 AD, SIZE 6-6 1/4 06/06/2023 This ring served its originalGilt bronze, made with overlapping prong band allowing slight flexibility in size, 6 to 6 . Vikings were especially interested in complex shapes and that feature may be an alternative to producing a closed circle which had spiritual significance. Large over 7 8 (0. 89) oval bezel decorated in punch work including borders, transverse banding, and triangles to the field. The classic Viking warriors shield ring scaled for a woman warrior. It is well