Viking period, bronze archer thumb ring

10th century AD

Viking period, bronze archer thumb ring
Viking period, bronze archer thumb ring
Viking period, bronze archer thumb ring
Viking period, bronze archer thumb ring
250.00 VAT margin scheme
Article code23-0937
Viking period, bronze archer thumb ring with flat-section hoop and a small triangular flange extension with granular decoration showing a stylized owl or mythical beast head with two large eyes and beak.

Outside diameter: ± 25,2 mm
Inside diameter: ± 21,3 x 18,5 mm

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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 Viking
Category Ancient Jewellery
Material Bronze

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