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Roman gold finger ring with intaglio
The ring is of flat section with an expanded bezel for the gemstone. The intaglio has a pale blue front and darker blue rear which is opaque. The engraving is of a horse facing left
LI1.7
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
99.3H
Find Information
Site Name: Tyn-y-waun Farm, Newton Moor
Collection Method: metal detector
Date: 1997 / Nov / 10
Notes: from a ploughed field
Acquisition
Treasure (1996 Treasure Act), 27/1/1999
Measurements
diameter / mm:22 by 18
maximum width / mm:12
width / mm
weight / g:11.65
internal diameter / mm:19 by 14
diameter / mm
length / mm:9 (of intaglio)
width / mm:6 (of intaglio)
Material
gold
nicolo
Location
St Fagans Life Is gallery : Roman and Medieval Jewellery
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