9th-10th century AD. A finger ring of tightly braided gold wire tapering to the ends and fused to the underside. 12.6 grams, 28.86mm overall, 19.55mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16) (1"). Property of a West Yorkshire collector; acquired from Brigantia, The Red House, Duncombe Place, York, UK; previously in an old collection formed in the 1970s; accompanied by the original invoice from Brigantia, dated 21 May 2011, and the original certificate of authenticity number 10209 of the same date.