Iron Age Chieftain Snake Ring
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designed for other Danish Designers
Here is a fabulous Sterling silver replica ring (pre-owned). The design is known as Ormring (snake ring). It is a substantial size and weight (15gms) and the original is thus presumed to have belonged to a chieftain or other very important person. It was found in the grave of a man at Himlingøje in Zealand, Denmark. From the Early Iron Age, about 200-300 A.D. The original is in the National Museum, Copenhagen, Denmark.
This ring has been reproduced by a number of companies, and current on-line (new) prices range from £90 to £150.
condition
Excellent, gently worn
marks
PS 925
As there are two silversmiths working during the period when this ring could have been made, I have been unable to positively identify the maker.
size
Fits finger size UK M, US 6.5, Europe 53mm. The front isapprox 1" (2.5cm) long.
tags
museum replica
