The central bezel depicts a winged and haloed bust holding a book with the right hand raised in a gesture signifying speech or blessing; this may represent the archangel Michael, or possibly the evangelist St Matthew. There is a six petalled rosette either side of the bezel and the rest of the hoop contains equal-armed crosses.
More information
Title of artwork, date
Ring, 9th century
Date supported
2005
Medium and material
Gold
Dimensions
Diameter: 2.15 cm
Grant
5000
Total cost
17000
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