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Description: | A complete Medieval silver-gilt finger-ring of stirrup-shaped form (c. 1150-c. 1450). Treasure case no. 2015 T650The hoop is largely rectangular in cross-section. The integral bezel is deeply grooved to form a crude cross. Each outer face of the shoulder is bevelled and terminates with a zoomorphic head. Both heads are similar with a snout, nose, eyes and ears. The remaining part of the outer face of the hoop has an inscription in capital letters:+ (cross potent) AVE : MARThe inner face of the hoop is plain.This finger-ring is in good condition and is not worn. The gilding is entirely intact.28.1mm (height); 25.0mm (width); 4.1mm (width of hoop); 1.6mm (thickness of hoop). Weight: 3.86g.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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