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Post-Medieval gold ring
Golld mourning ring with engraved decoration and inscription
Decorative gold mourning ring. The hoop is of flattened D cross-section. The outer surface is cast with a repeating floral pattern and a skull motif. The engraved decoration is inlaid with traces of white enamel. The inner face of the hoop is inscribed in italic script:
G.K obt 26 March 1702 . Obt is an abbreviation for '[he] died'.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
2014.38H
Find Information
Site Name: Shirenewton, Monmouthshire
Collection Method: metal detector
Date: 2011 / July / 4
Acquisition
Treasure (1996 Treasure Act), 22/12/2014
Measurements
(): internal diameter / mm:17
(): diameter / mm
(): width / mm:4
(): thickness / mm:2
(): weight / g:5.8
Material
gold
Techniques
cast
enamelled
Location
In store
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