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Medieval silver gilt finger ring
Silver gilt iconographic ring with a faceted bezel and engraved decoration
The ring bezel is ridged with each of the three facets engraved with one of the following words. ihs (between simplified sprigs) ave maria (in Black Letter script) Each shoulder is engraved with sprigs, within twisted volutes, the ridge tops beaded. Externally the lower hoop has the form of a plain rope moulding. There are signs of wear along raised areas.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
2016.29H
Find Information
Site Name: Carew, Pembrokeshire
Collection Method: metal detector
Date: 2014 / July / 05
Notes: Found on pasture land with a metal detector, approximately 5" deep.
Acquisition
Treasure (1996 Treasure Act), 26/7/2016
Measurements
maximum diameter / mm:23.8 (external)
diameter / mm
diameter / mm:20.02 (internal, hoop)
maximum length / mm:11.7 (bezel)
length / mm
width / mm:9.3 (bezel)
minimum width / mm:3.7 (ban)
width / mm
thickness / mm:1.7
weight / g:7.18
Material
silver
Techniques
gilded
Location
In store
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