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Description: | A probable copper-alloy finger ring comprised of a band of metal coiled and soldered together, and secured by wrapping one end around twice around the coil. The other end expands to form a wedge, before tapering again slightly, giving this end the appearance of a serpent's head. Assuming that this item was intended for use as a finger ring (and not as a means of attachment for something), it has been bent out of shape and is now oval rather than circular in shape. Dating such objects is not easy, but finger rings made from bands of wire are known from the Roman period, and rings terminating in a snake's head are known from Roman contexts. It is therefore quite possible that this object is of Roman date. It measures 23.1 mm in length, 17.4 mm wide, 4.1 mm thick and weighs 3.3 grams.
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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