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Description: | A complete copper alloy ring measuring 27.78mm in external diameter and 22.71mm in internal diameter. It is circular in section with some evidence of tool marks and the flattening/faceting of at least one surface. The ring is 2.74mm in thickness and weighs 3.44g.
Copper alloy rings like this probably performed a variety of functions over a long period of time, ranging from purse rings, curtain rings and in some larger examples as harness rings. Roman (Crummy, 1983: pp. 161) and Medieval (Margeson, 1993: pp. 82, nos. 522-524) examples are both prevalent. The flattening of one surface and tool marks on this example perhaps indicate a Medieval or later date, although an earlier Roman date cannot be ruled out entirely. | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Brown, Andrew | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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