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Description: | A Roman cast penannular ring of copper alloy ear ring. It is sub-oval in cross-section s and tapers to a sharp point at either end. The ring is bent, possibly post depositionally, meaning the two end over lap each other. No traces of gilding. Objects of this shape are quite common finds from Roman contexts and are usually interpreted as earrings . This example is a Type 1 in Allason-Jones's "Ear-Rings in Roman Britain", and is common from 1st to the 4th century. The is 2.3mm wide, 2.3mm thick and weighs 2.09 grams.
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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