VIKING WOMAN WARRIOR’S SHIELD RING 950-1050 AD, SIZE 6-6 1/4 06/06/2023 form identified as Guiraud type

form identified as Guiraud type 2

attractive wearable example

This ring served its original owner then was used after his passing

Raised oval bezel with triple cut forming a diamond

Minor surface wear from burial

VIKING WOMAN WARRIOR’S SHIELD RING 950-1050 AD, SIZE 6-6 1/4 06/06/2023 form identified as Guiraud typeGilt bronze, made with overlapping prong band allowing slight flexibility in size, 6 to 6 . Vikings were especially interested in complex shapes and that feature may be an alternative to producing a closed circle which had spiritual significance. Large over 7 8 (0. 89) oval bezel decorated in punch work including borders, transverse banding, and triangles to the field. The classic Viking warriors shield ring scaled for a woman warrior. It is well