![SUPERB VIKING COIL RING, 10TH-11TH CENTURY AD, SIZE 9 - 9 1/4: Gilt bronze, size, 9-9 1/4, of intricate construction. Made from a single piece by the lost wax process with a broad flat lenticular central panel hand engraved with double stipple borders enclosing a](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333136/179838472_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718811800)
Bronze Rings
![SUPERB VIKING COIL RING, 10TH-11TH CENTURY AD, SIZE 9 - 9 1/4: Gilt bronze, size, 9-9 1/4, of intricate construction. Made from a single piece by the lost wax process with a broad flat lenticular central panel hand engraved with double stipple borders enclosing a](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333136/179838472_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718811800)
![FINE ROMAN PROSTITUTE'S RING, C.100-300 AD, SIZE 5 ¼: Gilt bronze, size 4 3/4. 2.3mm rounded face band flaring slightly to the shoulders. Large domed bezel of cabochon form superficially imitates a gemstone and blatantly advertises the intentions of the](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333136/179838469_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718811800)
![VIKING WEDDING RING IRELAND 795-1014, SIZE 10 ½+: Viking bronze ring from a small group purchased in Ireland and reputed to have been found there. Size 10 ½+. 6.7mm width. Slightly rounded section face. As found condition with fine patina. Clean](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333136/179838473_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718811800)
![Byzantine ring with monogram: ITEM: Ring with monogram MATERIAL: Bronze CULTURE: Byzantine PERIOD: 5th - 7th Century A.D DIMENSIONS: 24 mm x 26 mm CONDITION: Good condition PROVENANCE: Ex English private collectio](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9098/332970/179742496_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718041824)
![Greek ring depicting goddess Nike: ITEM: Ring depicting goddess Nike MATERIAL: Bronze CULTURE: Greek, Hellenistic period PERIOD: 3rd - 1st Century B.C DIMENSIONS: 16 mm x 12 mm CONDITION: Good condition PROVENANCE: Ex](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9098/332970/179742544_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718041824)
![Ottoman Empire Gold-Gilt Bronze Ring with Carnelian Intaglio of Ibex Motif, 16th-19th Century: This exquisite ring from the Ottoman Empire features a beautifully crafted carnelian intaglio with a detailed depiction of an ibex surrounded by star motifs. The carnelian stone is set in a gold-gilt](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180514696_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Roman ring depicting an animal: ITEM: Ring depicting an animal MATERIAL: Bronze CULTURE: Roman PERIOD: 3rd - 5th Century A.D DIMENSIONS: 20 mm x 30 mm CONDITION: Good condition PROVENANCE: Ex Austrian private collec](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9098/332970/179742504_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718041824)
![Iron Age, Amlash ring: ITEM: Ring MATERIAL: Bronze CULTURE: Iron Age, Amlash PERIOD: 1st millenium B.C DIMENSIONS: 20 mm x 27 mm diameter CONDITION: Good condition PROVENANCE: Ex English private collection,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9098/332970/179742476_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718041824)
![Iron Age, Amlash ring: ITEM: Ring MATERIAL: Bronze CULTURE: Iron Age, Amlash PERIOD: 1st millenium B.C DIMENSIONS: 22 mm x 26 mm diameter CONDITION: Good condition PROVENANCE: Ex English private collection,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9098/332970/179742438_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718041824)
![Ancient Byzantine Silver Ring with Granulation Pattern, c. 6th-7th Century AD: This exquisite Byzantine silver ring, dating from the 6th-7th century AD, features a stunning granulation pattern. The intricate design showcases the advanced metallurgical skills and artistic craftsm](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180444496_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Ancient Egyptian Bronze Fish Ring, Roman Period, 1st-4th Century CE: This fascinating Egyptian bronze fish ring, dating from the Roman period (1st to 4th century CE), exemplifies the blend of Egyptian and Roman artistry. The intricately detailed fish design reflects th](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180637819_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719187690)
![ROMAN EVIL EYE RING, 1ST-3RD C. AD, SIZE 10: Gilt bronze, size 10. Round section band, 1.7mm thick. Raised round bezel with concentric circles representing the eye. Intended to protect the wearer against those empowered to inflict misfortune and](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333136/179838658_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718811800)
![Tribal Central Asian Islamic Art Carving Brass Signet Ring: Tribal Central Asian Islamic Art Carving Brass Signet Ring](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180444495_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![LATE ROMAN/MEDIEVAL SIGNET RING, SIZE 2: 5th-8th Century AD. Gilt bronze size 2 for the small finger as was the custom. Typical Roman characteristics are the oval bezel and projecting bottom nub. The thick raised banded bezel has incised tra](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333136/179838591_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718811800)
![FINE ROMAN RING C.4th-6th CENTURY AD SIZE 4 1/4: Size 4 1/4, for the small finger as was the custom. Gilt bronze with 1.9 mm rounded face band flaring slightly to the shoulders. Raised oval bezel with flat face probably originally inscribed with run](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333136/179838649_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718811800)
![An Antique Mughal Gilt Silver and Glass Cocktail Ring US 9: An Antique Mughal Gilt Silver and Glass Cocktail Ring US 9](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180646974_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719226105)
![Ancient Hallstatt Culture Celtic Bronze Ring, Late Bronze Age, ca. 1200-500 BCE: Ancient Hallstatt Culture Celtic Bronze Ring, Late Bronze Age, ca. 1200-500 BCE](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180444548_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![VIKING WEDDING RING, SIZE 8: 10th-11th century AD. Gilt bronze Size 8, 3.1mm width, with rounded face. Surface textured from burial. Vikings exchanged rings on the pommel of the groom’s sword. Professionally refurbished wit](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333136/179838464_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718811800)
![VIKING WOMAN’S WEDDING RING, SIZE 8 3/4: 9th-11th century AD, Gilt bronze with rounded face. 6.5mm width, size 8 3/4. Cast with a central core to distribute the metal and heat. The core then laboriously removed by hand and the remnants are v](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333136/179838621_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718811800)
![ANCIENT VIKING WEDDING RING, SIZE 10 1/2: Silvered bronze, 4.5mm width rounded face band. Surface texture and degradation from burial and use. Vikings exchanged rings on the pommel of the groom's sword. Professionally refurbished with the sil](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333136/179838494_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718811800)
![MEDIEVAL ENGLISH RING, 7th-10th CENTURY AD, SIZE 8: Anglo Saxon, gilt bronze, size 8 with 3.1mm rounded face band and lenticular bezel with ring and dot motifs to the edge and a single centered. See Ancient Rings, Pollio, p.42 for another example, wher](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333136/179838500_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718811800)
![ROMAN KEY RING C.100-300 AD SIZE 10: Fine example. Gilt bronze, size 10. Broad rounded band, 3.2mm, with integral intricately toothed key projection. These rings were used to open jewelry boxes, the ownership of which was prestigious. As](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333136/179838657_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718811800)
![FINE ROMAN PROSTITUTE'S RING C.100-300 AD, SIZE 3: Gilt bronze, size 3 for wear on the small finger between the first two joints as was the custom. 2.8mm deeply rounded face band with thickened bottom in the Roman fashion. Truncated hexagonal section](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333136/179838557_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718811800)
![ROMAN SORCERER'S RING, 1ST C.BC-1ST C.AD, SIZE 10 3/4: Gilt bronze, large size 10 ¾. 3.0mm round face band flaring to the reeded shoulders. Raised oval bezel inscribed with the lituus, the wand of the augurs who were seers of the Roman pagan religion](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333136/179838517_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718811800)
News about Bronze Rings
![Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze Bodhisattva on Lotus Base tops $400K at Concept Art Gallery](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/178027916_1_x.jpg)
Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze Bodhisattva on Lotus Base tops $400K at Concept Art Gallery
PITTSBURGH — Concept Art Gallery enjoyed a sensational result in its June 8 sale. Estimated at $300-$600, a Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze bodhisattva hammered for $330,000 ($402,600 with buyer’s premium). Complete sale results are available at LiveAuctioneers. The buyer will be hoping they have bought one of the celebrated series of bronzes cast in the imperial […]
![Bill Reid Cast Bronze leads our five lots to watch](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/James-Cox-Gallery-June-9-Bill-Reid-cast-bronze.jpg)
Bill Reid Cast Bronze leads our five lots to watch
Bill Reid, ‘Killer Whale Spirit (Blowhole)’ Cast Bronze WILLOW, NY – Bill Reid (1920-1998) was a highly celebrated First Nations artist from the Haida tribe in British Columbia. In 1994, he created a limited edition cast bronze titled Killer Whale Spirit (Blowhole) for exclusive distribution to the board members of the Tallix Foundry in Beacon, […]
![A tiny Louis Vuitton trunk, a bronze lobster, and George Washington portraits triumphed at Thomaston Place](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/169962396_1_x-1.jpg)
A tiny Louis Vuitton trunk, a bronze lobster, and George Washington portraits triumphed at Thomaston Place
THOMASTON, Maine – ‘Correct in detail, material and quality of construction, down to brass hardware, stencilled cloth and monogrammed leather trim’, a miniature Louis Vuitton trunk hammered for $7,500 and sold for $9,375 at Thomaston Place Auction Galleries. Only a handful of these diminutive luggage pieces are known, made at the time either as salesman […]
![Dylan Lewis bronze leads our five auction highlights](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Aux-at-Showplace-Jan-7-Dylan-Lewis-bronze.webp)
Dylan Lewis bronze leads our five auction highlights
Dylan Lewis Bronze ‘Lioness Standing On Sloped Base, Maquette’, $12,500 NEW YORK – South African Dylan Lewis (b. 1964-) is widely regarded as a master sculptor of animals, with a particular focus on lions and tigers. He spends a large amount of his time in the wild observing, tracking and sketching animals, which he then […]