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Description: | An incomplete copper-alloy finger ring of Roman date.The bezel is flat, oval in plan and has two circular cells, separated by a central gap, one retaining part of its red enamel setting. In addition to the settings, the surface of the bezel also bears at least three decorative black circular ornaments, all of which are located adjacent to the edge of the ring and have probably been achieved by silvering or tinning. The soulders taper sharply into the hoop, which is of thin section and is largely missing.The artefact is heavily corroded. It measures 23.8mm wide, 12.4mm high at the bezel and weighs 2.6g.Enamelled Roman finger-rings are discussed by Daubney (2008), this piece representing an example of his Group 2B. The suggested date range is 2nd to 3rd century AD.
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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