FINGER RING

Unique ID: SWYOR-41D6B7

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

Notes:

A Database user has also commented that:

"The identification of the scene on this ring may be incorrect. The nude male is much more heavily built than in usual depictions of Silanus or other hunters and is more akin to depictions of Hercules. Although hunters are often shown on gems with hares, they are usually shown either in the act of hunting, or after the dispatching them with several slung over the shoulder or hung on a logobolon. Here the beast (it is quite large to be a hare!) is being strangled by the figure, and its large head an tail might fit be meant to represent a lion. Hercules is often shown in the act of strangling the Nemean lion, as this was the only way the beast could be killed, since its skin was impenetrable to any weapon, and this act of strength and bravery emphasizes the hero's super human abilities."

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder after being disclaimed as Treasure

Treasure details

Treasure case tracking number: 2008T23

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 100
Date to: Circa AD 300

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 21.1 mm
Width: 18.2 mm
Thickness: 13.5 mm
Weight: 5 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 29th April 2007 - Sunday 29th April 2007

Personal details

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Other reference numbers

Treasure case number: 2008T23

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Secondary material: Gem
Completeness: Complete