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FINGER RING
Unique ID: YORYM-BAB157
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
TREASURE CASE : 2011 T109.
Description:
A gold finger-ring of late medieval date, probably 15th century. The bezel is formed from four petals of a flower, possibly intended to represent a rose. Engraved decoration on the petals may have originally held enamel. A small rod which now protrudes from the centre of the bezel may have originally held a pearl, now missing. The hoop of the ring is circular in section and is decorated on both sides with a series of 13 small spiraling designs which may represent cut branches. The hoop and bezel are now both misshapen. No direct parallels could be found.
Discussion:
In terms of age and as the object comprises a minimum of 10% precious metal contain it qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996.
Dimensions: Diameter: 20.9mm; Thickness: 1.5mm; Weight: 2.3g
Rebecca Morris
Finds Liaison Assistant (North & East Yorkshire)
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder after being disclaimed as Treasure
Treasure details
Treasure case tracking number: 2011T109
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1400
Date to: Circa AD 1500
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Weight: 2.3 g
Diameter: 20.9 mm
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Other reference numbers
Treasure case number: 2011T109
Materials and construction
Primary material: Gold
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: York (Unitary Authority)
District: York (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Deighton
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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