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Description: | A Post-Medieval gold finger ring. The hoop is D-shaped in cross-section and gently widens on either shoulder to form a tall, pierced stop either side of a rectangular slot. The slot would have contained a setting or swivel, secured by a rivet through the stop on either side. The shoulders are decorated with foliage and pellets presumably representing grapes or berries. Examination under a microscope reveals traces of black and white enamel within the recesses of the foliage.The ring has been examined by Judy Rudoe, Curator, British Museum and Richard Blurton, Curator of South and South East Asia, British Museum. The foliate design does not resemble the late 17th/18th century European designs and it is not a recognisable Asian style. In the absence of comparable material, there is not enough evidence to date this ring over 300 years old, as such it falls outside the remit if the Treasure Act 1996. Adam Daubney
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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