A ring with a circular bezel divided into four with a fine beaded wire framing four collared settings of glass beads. The hoop is partly flattened and distorted. It shows rare evidence of a personal belonging from the middle stratum of society below the aristocracy but above the peasant or similar craftsman level.
More information
Title of artwork, date
Finger ring, 7th century
Date supported
2004
Medium and material
Gold with settings of glass beads
Dimensions
1.5 x 1.6 cm
Grant
2000
Total cost
4000
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