In Viking communities, gifting was an important social ritual with great implications regarding expectations of honour and loyalty. In these cases, jewellery was not simply worn for aesthetic purposes; rings such as this one were often given as gifts in order to cement bonds of loyalty between a lord and his followers or warriors. Bestowing gifts was also a key way to demonstrate wealth and power. Both Viking men and women enjoyed wearing jewellery as an indicator of wealth and social status, wearing these pieces kept their wealth safe and secure.
Viking Silver Twisted Ring
£ 110.00
A fine Viking ring formed from a twisted silver wire, overlapping itself at the front with the tapering ends coiling around itself to form a hook-and-eye closure.
Closest UK ring size: between E and F
Condition: Fine condition, signs of wear consistent with age. Internal diameter: 1.4cm
SOLD
| Weight | 2.15 g |
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| Dimensions | W 1.9 cm |
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