|
Date: |
|
Description: | An incomplete cast copper alloy sub oval ring, with strap fitting, probably dating to the Early Iron Age, contemporary with Hallstatt C (800 BC to 400 BC).Approximately 50% of the harness fitting remains and consists of a semi circular strap loop attached to an incomplete sub oval ring, of which only the upper half remains. The strap loop is semi circular in plan, d-shaped in cross section and is 5.69mm thick. The ring is sub oval in plan, sub circular in cross section and 9.73mm thick. This artefact is unusually thick compared to more frequently recorded examples.It is solid cast, with a couple of casting flaws (air bubbles) present on the surface. Two old breaks are present, suggesting it was broken in antiquity. It is sub oval in plan, and sub circular in cross section.It measures 33.11mm in length, 31.88mm in width and 9.26mm thick. The internal diameter of the strap loop is 9.41mm and the internal diameter of the ring is 18.31mm. It weighs 21.1 gramsIt is a mid green colour, with an even patina across the artefact. Most of the original surface has been lost through abrasion so it is hard to distinguish if it was originally decorated. Polishing or eburnation of the original inner surface is still present on the internal surface of the ring.Similar ones have been recorded from the Late Bronze Age hoard of harness fittings found at Parc-y-meirch, Denbighshire (Savory 1976, p52, fig 9) and according to Savory date to the Transitional period between the Late Bronze Age to Early Iron Age. In light of more modern records, this should be reassigned to the Early Iron Age, probably not dating to before the Llynfawr/Hallstatt C period (700 BC - 400 BC).Reference:Savory, H.N. 1976 Guide Catalogue of the Early Iron Age Collections. National Museum of Wales, Cardiff.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
|
More Like this...
-
-
RING
A copper alloy ring of…
-
-
-
-
Ring
Cast copper alloy ring of…
-
RING
Cast copper alloy ring of…
-
RING
Cast copper alloy ring of…
-
-
Ring
Cast copper alloy ring of…
|