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Eir - Ancient Viking 8th - 11th Century Bronze Ring. This wonderful ring is crafted from bronze. Featuring an Ancient Viking design, and quality bronze work.  This wonderful ring is crafted from bronze. Featuring an attractive raised dome design (typically found in Viking rings) , and a beautiful deep bronze patina. The top part of the ring is thicker and wider, the back is narrower with a double snake shank. The ring features wonderful twisted detail. The shank is substantial, polished and smooth for a comfortable fit.  This artifact is full of character and would make a perfect unique gift or addition to any early collection. Just wonderful! 

 Note: Eir -  Means Bronze in the Old Norse language. 

The Viking Age (793–1066 AD) was the period during the Middle Ages when Norsemen known as Vikings undertook large-scale raiding, colonizing, conquest and trading throughout Europe, and reached North America. It followed the Migration Period and the Germanic Iron Age.

As King of Wessex at the age of 21, Alfred (reigned 871-99) was a strongminded but highly strung battle veteran at the head of remaining resistance to the Vikings in southern England. ... In May 878, Alfred'sarmy defeated the Danes at the battle of Edington.

The events of 1066 in England effectively marked the end of the Viking Age. By that time, all of the Scandinavian kingdoms were Christian, and what remained of Viking “culture” was being absorbed into the culture of Christian Europe. 

The final Viking invasion of England came in 1066, when Harald Hardrada sailed up the River Humber and marched to Stamford Bridge with his men. His battle banner was called Land-waster. The English king, Harold Godwinson, marched north with his army and defeated Hardrada in a long and bloody battle.

Artifacts are luxury items, they can be worn with care.  To clean, use damp cloth with water only (not saturated) and pat dry immediately with soft cloth. 

Measurements: 26.00 mm x 9.00 mm 

Weight: 8.10 grams 

Ring Size: 10 1/2 

Condition: Excellent Note: Can be worn with care, artifacts need to be treated as a luxury item. 

Origin: Northern Europe      Note: Purchased from private collection. 

Date: 8th-11th Century