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Description: | Incomplete large copper alloy finger ring of Medieval date. The hoop is 'D' shaped in section. The bezel is rectagnular in plan which has an oval shaped cell which is filled with a white paste. The paste is possibly a white lime-based cement to secure a setting which is now missing. To either side of the bezel there is a smaller rectangular moulding which is decorated with ribbing. The hoop tapers until at the shoulders there is a moulded oval boss with diagonal hatching, the hoop then narrows again and then there is a smaller rectangular boss, below this the hoop is broken. The surface of the finger ring has a dark green patina. Despite being incomplete it is clear the whole diameter was very large, approximately possibly over 30mm and was probably intended to be worn over a glove and/or on the thumb. The bezel measures 12.5mm by 10.5mm and is 2.9mm thick.Egan and Pritchard, 'Dress Accessories', illustrate a very similar finger ring, No. 1615, which is dated to the second half of the 12th century, c. 1100-1150.
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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