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Description: | A fragment from a copper-alloy finger-ring of possible medieval date. The bezel is broadly octagonal with a deep oval recess, scratched to take its setting; the latter is now missing. On its lower surface the bezel is concave to fit the finger. The junction of bezel and hoop is stepped on both sides. On one of the sides merely a vestige of the hoop remains. On the other side the hoop is bent at an angle, seemingly flattened, and broken after 10.95mm. There appears to be a crude convex moulding at the shoulder.
The artefact now has a largely mid-dark green colour. Parallels are few and far between. The hoop seems too slender for a Roman ring, so a medieval date is tentatively suggested, although a later date cannot be ruled out. | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Webley, Robert - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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