Medieval silver archer thumb ring

12th - 14th century AD

Medieval silver archer thumb ring
Medieval silver archer thumb ring
Medieval silver archer thumb ring
Medieval silver archer thumb ring
Medieval silver archer thumb ring
Medieval silver archer thumb ring
Medieval silver archer thumb ring
450.00 VAT margin scheme
Article code23-4102
Medieval solid silver archer thumb ring with flat-section hoop and a triangular flange extension, decorated with eight dots, surrounded by scrolling branches.

Good solid condition and wearable. Visible signs of wear, consistent with age and use.

Outside diameter: ± 25,5 mm
Inside diameter: ± 22,1 mm minimum
Weight: ± 9,20 g
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Archers thumb ring
Ancient archers wore rings on the bow-thumb to protect it when drawing the bowstring. To draw the bow, the archer would loop the thumb around the string just below the arrow and stabilize it against the first finger. With the release of the bowstring, the ring would both shield the thumb while also allowing the string to swiftly glide past it.

Features and Specifications

Period Middle Ages
Category Ancient Jewellery
Material Silver

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