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Description: | A copper alloy large and chunky finger ring of probable Roman date, about AD 43 - 410. The hoop is a rounded D-shape in section, flaring to form a wide bezel which is flattened. From the centre of the bezel projects an oval, faceted pseudo gem which is integrally cast in copper alloy. The metal has a back patina, which is dark green where it is chipped. The finger ring is 29mm in diameter (17.9mm internal diameter), 12.1mm transversly across the bezel, and the hoop is 6.6mm thick at the bezel, and 4mm thick at the narrowest point.16.17g. Another finger ring with a copper alloy bezel is SUSS-578941, but there do not appear to be any other examples on the PAS database with a copper alloy pseudo-gem or imitation setting.
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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