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Description: | The object is a Roman finger ring. The finger ring probably dates to the 1st to 2nd centuries. Johns discuss these types of rings p42 ff. There is an oval cell on the bezel for a setting, which is now missing. Only half of the bezel remains. The shoulders of the ring are undecorated and taper towards the loop. The shoulder is sub semi-circular in section. The loop is also missing. The ring has quite a delicate feel, as the thickness of the shoulder and bezel are not substantial. On the reverse of the bezel there is traces of gilding. The brooch has traces of a mid green patina. It weighs 1.8g. It is 14.1mm long and 12.5mm wide.
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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