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Description: | Cast copper alloy ring of unknown date probably of later prehistoric Late Bronze Age or Iron Age date (1000 BC ?? 50 AD), however there is some possibility that it may date from the Roman period (50 ?? 410 AD). The ring is complete and is circular in plan and sub-oval (lentoid) in cross section. It measures 26.6mm in diameter, is 5.7mm wide, and is 5.9mm thick. The internal hole has a diameter of 15.1mm. The ring weighs 12.07 grams.
The ring is a mid brown colour with a well developed and heavily polished patina which covers all surfaces. There is no obvious cast or incised decoration present. There are several areas where abrasion has removed this patina and light green powdery corrosion has developed. The use of this ring is difficult to interpret. It is difficult to interpret it as a finger ring as the internal dimensions is rather narrow and the lentoid shape would make it awkward to wear. It could (more likely in my opinion) have a functional use in either harness or similar functional fitting possibly associated with personal dress. No clear parallels have been found for this artefact ??as the use of this type of ring is common in most prehistoric and historic periods; this example has been dated solely on the design, weight of the metal and age of the patina. | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Reavill, Peter - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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