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Early Medieval Finger Ring

Unknown artist, 900

This early Medieval silver-gilt object was found in the Montrose area of Angus, Scotland. The object is decorated with clusters of cast pellets and interlace and is most probably a ring bezel, although the central inset is missing. It now enters the collections of Angus Museums as an example of high-status objects worn by local people in the early Medieval age.

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Title of artwork, date

Early Medieval Finger Ring, 900

Medium and material

Gilt, Silver-gilt lozenge shaped object

Dimensions

2.23 x 3.39 x 0.66

Total cost

2500

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