VIKING WARRIOR’S SHIELD RING, 10th-11th CENTURY, SIZE 10 1/2 7/5/2022 the core has been partially

the core has been partially removed and the ring never finished

2mm at the top

The expanded upper half (bezel) comprised of three conjoined bands

Medium width band 2

Broad rounded face band 4

VIKING WARRIOR’S SHIELD RING, 10th-11th CENTURY, SIZE 10 1/2 7/5/2022 the core has been partiallyGilt bronze, size 10 1 2 with tapered overlapping terminal band. Lenticular bezel with a curious asymmetrical band designed probably representing a map. Perhaps commemorating a voyage. A horizontal from one side extended past the middle and is supported by angles forming chevrons. It is met by a single chevron and the meeting point is bisected by a transverse band with further angles. All executed in light, but crisp, uniform, clear detail. Excellent