RARE VIKING SHIELD RING C. 10TH-11TH CENTURY, SIZE 9 3/4 11 1/2 Oval bezel with a centered

Oval bezel with a centered dot and eight radials representing the cross superimposed on a saltire

in an irregular pattern

4mm width band of well rounded section with raised edges flanking a central band intricately hand engraved with panels of rectangles and diamonds accented with tiny triangles or piques

Medium width band with rounded face

Spanish or Italian

RARE VIKING SHIELD RING C. 10TH-11TH CENTURY, SIZE 9 3/4 11 1/2 Oval bezel with a centeredOval bezel, over 7 8 height with stipple line borders. The field with a stipple outlined cross with nubs at the center and beam terminals. All the decoration uniform and crisp. The bottom as separate overlapping prongs. The cross as a decorative symbol was widely used by Vikings before their conversion to Christianity. Professionally refurbished with the 24karat gold overlay restored for contemporary wear. See the reference image which shows the