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Description: | A gold finger-ring of distorted shape. It is of a category of ring characterised by depictions of saints and known as iconographic. In this instance, the figure crudely engraved on the bezel represents the Virgin and Child. Such rings were produced in relatively large numbers in gold, silver and base metal. The image of the saint is frequently accompanied by an inscription, often placed on the inside of the hoop. This example carries an isolated letter on one shoulder and a possible monogram on its other. It has not been possible to decipher the significance of these letters which may relate to the original owner or refer to the Virgin Mary.
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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