VIKING WOMAN’S COIL RING, 9TH-10TH CENTURY AD, SIZE 4 3/4 7 1/2 Raised oval bezel with a

Raised oval bezel with a zoomorphic figure

The oval bezel is just under 1 3/8” in length

8mm flaring to the shoulders

The band is made with overlapping ends rather than continuous

VIKING WOMAN’S COIL RING, 9TH-10TH CENTURY AD, SIZE 4 3/4 7 1/2 Raised oval bezel with aGilt bronze, size 4 for the small finger as was the custom. Circular section band in 1 1 4 full coils, to 4. 4mm width. One end with perfunctory representation of a serpent head. The other end perhaps longer originally. The coil or helix was a favorite form for Vikings and evidently held supernatural significance to them. Textured from burial. Sound wearable condition and professionally refurbished with the 24karat gold surface restored. Jewelry gift