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Description: | Treasure Case: 2009 T687"Description: Finger-ringA late Saxon (9th century), niello-inlaid finger-ring. Square bezel inlaid with an equal-armed cross, with some of the niello now missing. The hoop is bent and one piece has broken off and is separate.The square bezel carries a niello-inlaid cross motif. Either side of the bezel, a long-eared, Trewhiddle Style animal head in moulded relief is shown. Next to these are smaller, square bezels, which were also once niello-inlaid. The remainder of the hoop is partly embellished with small oval punch marks.Note: According to the Treasure receipt, the ring "was found flattened and crumpled and it broke as it was being unfolded".Discussion: Non-destructive X-ray fluorescence analysis of the surface of the fragmentary ring indicated a silver content of 95-98% with traces of copper, gold and lead. The black inlay is niello.Dimensions: Large fragment: Diam 22.51 mm; W of band 2.19 mm; W of bezel 5.63 mm; Weight 1.7 gramsSmall fragment: L 8.19 mm; W 2.32 mm; Weight less than 1 gramNote: This find qualifies as Treasure under the Treasure Act of 1996.Dr. Sonja Marzinzik, M.A., F.S.A.Curator, Insular Early Medieval CollectionsDepartment of Prehistory and EuropeThe British Museum"
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