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Medieval silver gilt finger ring
Silver-gilt ring bezel fragment from a 'fede' or devotional ring
The bezel is in the form of an angel holding a sacred heart. The angel's right wing is represented by ridges for feathers and the hoop at this point has the form of a flat band. The ring has broken into two sections and the detail is worn.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
2016.34H
Find Information
Site Name: St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan
Collection Method: metal detector
Date: 2011 / Jun / 06
Notes: Found whilst searching with a metal detector on pasture (previously ploughed) c. 0.1m below surface.
Measurements
height / mm:12.5
width / mm:8.7
thickness / mm:3.2
width / mm:5.2 (hoop)
thickness / mm:2.0
weight / g:1.35
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