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Description: | A complete cast copper-alloy terret ring of strap-mounted type, probably dating to the Roman period. It comprises a large circular loop that is roughly oval shaped in section but has a flattened outer edge that is rectangular in profile. The outer edge is delineated on both faces by a deep circumferential groove, the entire loop expanding towards the base. On the interior surface of the loop there are extensive signs of use wear that have resulted in areas of the loop being worn flat giving it a faceted appearance, particularly towards the top. Projecting from the top of the loop is a second, smaller and integrally cast loop that is rectangular in form, oval shaped in section and with a central rectangular aperture. The entire object has a dark green patina that is pitted in places with some signs of corrosive products. It measures 49.30mm in length, 39.67mm in width, 9.71mm in thickness and 53.59g in weight.This is a copper-alloy terret ring of probable Roman date. It finds parallels in examples published from Richborough (Bushe-Fox, 1949: no. 124), Colchester (Crummy, 1983: no. 2543) and Hacheston (Blagg et al., 2004: no. 228), as well as numerous examples on the PAS database. It is likely to be of Roman date, c.43-410 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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