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Description: | An incomplete cast copper alloy ring, possibly a finger ring or possibly harness fitting, of probable Iron Age to Roman dating (200 BC to AD 300).The ring is cast in one piece and is relatively large and heavy. The ring is relatively uniform in diameter and broadly D shaped in cross section. It is decorated with a single circumferential recessed band which divides the ring unevenly. There seems to be no other surface decoration present. The ring has an external diameter of 31.77 mm and an internal diameter of 19.42 mm. It is 10.95 mm wide and is 4.83 mm thick. It weighs 21.1 g.The ring is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in the patina being removed in a couple of locations. These areas should be monitored for signs of active copper corrosion (bronze disease) occurring, which would be a bright green powdery residue. To reduce the risk of this happening, the ring should be stored in a sealed air tight, dry box, such as a tupperware box with a liquid seal, lined with acid free tissue paper and silica gel.A similar ring was recorded on the PAS database as HESH-EA57F3 and has been dated to the Later Prehistoric to Early Roman period (200 BC to AD 300).
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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