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LOT 1656

Viking Age Silver Plaited Ring

9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.

1 in. (7.10 grams, 25.44 mm overall, 16.58 mm internal diameter (approximate size British K 1/2, USA 5 1/2, Europe 10.58, Japan 10)).

Formed as a penannular hoop with butted ends, from braided wires. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired on the UK art market.
Property of a Suffolk, UK, gentleman.

Literature

Cf. Sedov, B.B., Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, pl.CXXXVII, item 14, for type.

CONDITION
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LOT 1656

Viking Age Silver Plaited Ring

Sold for (Inc. bp): £195

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