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Description: | An incomplete Roman copper-alloy finger ring of a possible Serpentine (snake) type. The ring is formed of a thin band of copper-alloy which has been coiled and is roughly equal width throughout much of its length, widening only towards the rounded possible head section. It has been broken at one end. There is no trace of zoomorphic modelling which is associated with snake rings. The only decoration on the upper surface is that of a series of vertical incised lines. It measures 21mm.A similar ring can be found on the database; BH-C96B34. Where Julian Watters comments 'Snake-form rings are discussed by Johns (1996: 44-47). They are thought to have been introduced to Britain in the 1st century AD, although the majority probably date from later in the period. It is suggested that examples of this form, Ai (see Johns: 45), probably belong to the earliest group of serpentine jewellery.'
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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