VIKING SHIELD RING, C.9TH-10TH CENTURY, SIZE 10 1/2 5 3/4 6mm rounded face band flaring

6mm rounded face band flaring to the hatched shoulders (worn)

4mm width with low rounded face

The center with cabalistic figure

The face with uniform crisp latticework overall

Guiraud type 4

VIKING SHIELD RING, C.9TH-10TH CENTURY, SIZE 10 1/2 5 3/4 6mm rounded face band flaringRing size 10 1 2. These iconic rings, sometimes called shield rings are a variation on the coil ring which was a popular Vikings form. The band is made with side by side separate ends rather than continuous. The oval bezel is just under 1 1 8 (1. 08) in length. Broad addorsed prong band allowing for some adjustment. Large oval bezel with raised and stipple border and broad reeded medial flanked by stipple panels. Made as a thick plate with the