MEDIEVAL MAN’S RING, 7TH-10TH CENTURY AD, SIZE 8 1/2 05/22/2024 engraved with a cross in

engraved with a cross in a radiant surround (halo)

1mm rounded face band

Raised oval bezel finely engraved with foliate spray

Size 9 ½ for man’s ring finger

MEDIEVAL MAN’S RING, 7TH-10TH CENTURY AD, SIZE 8 1/2 05/22/2024 engraved with a cross inAnglo Saxon, see Ancient Rings, Pollio, p. 42. Bronze, originally plated, now with dark patina from burial as found. The underside of the bezel with light verdigris. Oval form band, about size 8 , 2. 8mm flaring to the shoulders. Oval bezel with ten concentric circles to the edge and one centered. Pollio suggests that the positioning of the circles had significance, probably spiritual, now not understood. Gift boxed with certificate of authenticity.