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THBViking Gilded Silver Ring, Serpent Form - 9.2 grams
Lot 49e
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
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Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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Jul 19, 2018
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2018-07-19 10:00:00
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Northern Europe, Viking / Norse, ca. 9th to 11th century CE. A gorgeous twisted silver ring whose face diverges into a serpent form that is tied in a double knot. The serpent's face peeks out from underneath the double S-curve of its body. This would have been a visible sign of wealth, probably worn by a man based on its size, and could have been used as currency, deposited in a river as an offering to the gods, or buried with its owner. Size: 1.05" W (2.7 cm); US size 11.75-12; 9.2 grams
The serpent form may relate to the Norse myth of Jormungandr (Jormungand), the Midgard Serpent, a child of Loki and a giantess who according to legend grew so large that it was able to surround the earth and grasp its own tail, forming an ouroboros. According to legend, when it releases its tail, Ragnarok, the final battle of the gods that will result in Earth becoming completely covered in water, will begin. One of the most popular motifs in Norse art concerns the story of Thor and Jormungandr. In classic Thor style, he sets off on a reckless fishing expedition, taking the head of an ox as his bait, and sails further out to sea than he should. With a large hook and the ox head, he catches Jormungandr, who surfaces, poison and blood dripping from his mouth. Thor's fishing companion, the giant Hymir, quickly cuts Thor's line before he can slay the serpent with his hammer and Jormungandr sinks beneath the waves, the threat at bay - for the moment. Multiple Viking picture stones have been found depicting this story, including one from as early as the late 8th century. This serpent ring may recall that story.
Provenance: private New York, USA collection
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#136894Wear to gilding as shown, with much remaining. Wearable as shown!Condition
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