MEDIEVAL “BLESSING” RING, 10TH-16TH CENTURY AD, SIZE 2 12 1/2 The terminals overlapping side by

The terminals overlapping side by side

7mm thickness

Genuine example worn by a Viking 1000 years ago

Gilt copper

2mm width band with narrowed bottom section from sizing in its working life

MEDIEVAL “BLESSING” RING, 10TH-16TH CENTURY AD, SIZE 2 12 1/2 The terminals overlapping side byBronze, size 2 for a womans small finger. Rounded face band, 2. omm width, sized in its working life. Oval bezel with scalloped edge and radial quadrants as found on rings displaying the Star of Bethlehem, and probably dating this example to the earlier centuries of the time span. Favored by travelers, particularly pilgrims and thought to bring good fortune and ensure safety. See Ancient Rings, Pollio, P. 102 for another example. As found condition