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Description: | Cast copper-alloy penannular ring. Triangular-sectioned, with a very pronounced ridge at the apex, an outer diameter of 26mm, an internal diameter of 13mm and with a gap of 3mm between the two terminals. Slight abrasion on the apex. Faint scratch marks all over one surface. Very dark green/black patina on one side; the other side is dark green, mottles with pale green and is preserved in an excellent condition. Penannular rings are most commonly found in gold or with a precious metal cover over a base metal core. Large copper-alloy examples are rare finds and were in contemorary use with the more common smaller gold and gold-plated composite or single, circular-sectioned penannular rings which date from 1300-750 BC. A copper-alloy example was found at Runnymede Bridge, Berkshire (unpublished. This object has been published by Sally Worrell in Hampshire Studies 2002.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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