MEDIEVAL CHRISTIAN RING C.5TH-9TH CENTURY AD, SIZE 3 08/22/2024 Rare combination of quality and

Rare combination of quality and condition in a large wearable size

The rope twist is a motif repeated in Viking decoration

Three and 1/3 turns

large size 12 1/4

MEDIEVAL CHRISTIAN RING C.5TH-9TH CENTURY AD, SIZE 3 08/22/2024 Rare combination of quality andThe period was known as the Dark Ages after the fall of the Roman Empire. Gilt bronze, size about 3+ with 3. 4mm rounded face band flaring to the ribbed shoulders. Oval bezel, slightly canted to the band, with a variation of the familiar Star of Bethlehem as popular for rings of the period. The center of more diamond shape with double line cross superimposed combining the two sacred images. Professionally refurbished with the 24karat gold surface