ANGLO SAXON RING, 6TH-8TH CENTURY AD, SIZE 8 ½ 10 Irregular width

Irregular width

Lightly over size 10 3/4 with very bold twist motif half its circumference

Rare size and variation

Raised crenulated edge circular band with relief images of Jesus and Mary

ANGLO SAXON RING, 6TH-8TH CENTURY AD, SIZE 8 ½ 10 Irregular widthTransitional example from the beginning of the Dark Ages after the Fall of Rome in the 5th century. Old Roman form with lenticular bezel and thickened band bottom. The bezel is cut with nine circle and dot motifs on smooth ground. The Anglo Saxons were a mixed group of Germanic tribes which served under the Romans and occupied their colonial territories after the fall of Rome and abandonment of occupation. Professionally refurbished with the 24karat