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Description: | Object Date: 8th centuryDescription: Finger ring fragmentsFive fragments of a late Saxon, originally gilt and probably niello-inlaid silver finger ring. All fragments are joining and represent a complete ring with a decorated, rounded bezel. The whole ring is of flat cross-section and the bezel has a fine split in one place.Faint incised, geometric ornament is still visible on the band, which originally overlapped and may have been soldered at the narrowest point; however that join has come apart in antiquity.Discussion: The bezel is decorated with fine scroll- and knot-work similar to that seen on the River Witham pins (Wilson 1964, cat. no. 19) or a disc brooch from Ixham, Suffolk (ibid., no. 25). More recent, comparable finds include a silver fragment from Covehite, Suffolk (TAR 2003, no. 87.1), a pin head fragment from Norfolk (ibid., no. 102) and another pin head fragment from the Wichkam Market area, Suffolk (TAR 2002, no. 48).Non-destructive X-ray fluorescence analysis (XRF) of the surface of the mercury gilded finger ring indicated a silver composition of 87-91%, the remainder being copper. The decorative detail probably included niello inlay as well as gilding, but the condition of the ring is so degraded it is difficult to be certain.Dimensions: Max. width of bezel 22mm.
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