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Medieval gold finger ring
Decorative gold fede ring.
The hoop of the ring is misshapen, and of a band form. The rectangular bezel contains two cabochon stones (one red, one green) within individual rectangular settings. Hands grasp projections on either side of the bezel. The outer surface of the hoop is cast with a pattern of lozenged containing quatrefoils between square panels with radiating etoiles.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
2005.10H
Find Information
Site Name: Penhow, Newport County Borough
Collection Method: metal detector
Date: 2003 / August / 17
Acquisition
Treasure (1996 Treasure Act), 21/4/2005
Measurements
diameter / mm:24.2 x 12.5
thickness / mm:0.6
height / mm:10.0 (bezel)
width / mm:7.0 (bezel)
weight / g:3.2
Material
Gold
Location
St Fagans Life Is gallery : Roman and Medieval Jewellery
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