MEDIEVAL SILVER

CA. 800 AD Interesting Medieval period silver ring; a round hoop with applied oval bezel; depicting a stylized path going through forests/mountains. It is believed such rings were used/given to travellers and pilgrims in the Medieval period as talismans for protection against evil and misfortune. Good, wearable condition; D: 16mm/L:20mm;UK K US 5; 2.5gr; Provenance: from the collection of a Cambridge gentleman, previously acquired in the 1990s.