|
Date: |
|
Description: | Cast copper alloy Medieval stirrup shaped finger ring. This type of ring is dated from the 12-13th century.
The hoop is bent and measures 28mm by 19mm. The bezel is sub-circular and has a diameter of 10mm. It is a large bezel, projecting c.10mm upwards from the hoop. Inside the bezel is a red substance, possibly enamel on which there would have been a design. The design has been worn off and is no longer visible.
Similar items can be seen in the Salisbury Museum catalogue, p.44, nos. 1 and 2. Although these examples are slightly more delicate and pointed. | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | McIntosh, Frances | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
|
|