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Composite rings

Bronze Age, 1300–1100 BC

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Nine decorative rings held together on a loop of gold wire which appears to have been broken off a longer length of wire in antiquity, possibly from a bracelet. Five of the rings are double rings made of gold strips and two are triple rings with the lightly 'C' sectioned strips curved round. The find represents the largest collection of composite rings found together in Britain to date.

More information

Title of artwork, date

Composite rings, 1300–1100 BC

Date supported

2005

Medium and material

Gold wire & gold sheet

Dimensions

Diameter: 3.45 cm

Grant

1000

Total cost

4000

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