|
Date: |
|
Description: | Copper alloyBull Ring. Cast half of a hinged bull ring of round section; one end is bifurcated with a hole of diameter 3.4mm and an opposed stud; the other end is narrowed to produce a lug intended for insertion in the equivalent part of the other (lost) half of the ring. These objects were used to lead cattle, or on occasion to discourage pigs from rooting; the smooth surface was intended to avoid unnecessary discomfort on the part of the wearer. Suggested date: Modern, 1800-1900.Estimated diameter: 66mm, Thickness/Diameter of band: 8.9mm, Weight: 40.46gms.
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
Copper alloy ring. Cast two-part…
-
SHACKLE
Copper alloy.Bull Ring. Cast semicircular…
-
-
-
RING
Copper alloyBull Ring (as identified…
-
RING
Copper alloy Ring fragment. Cast…
-
RING
Copper alloyRing fragment. One half…
-
RING
Copper alloy gilded Ring fragment.…
-
TOY
Post medieval to modern cast…
-
RING
Copper alloy Ring segment, possibly…
|