Record ID: SOM-47D548
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure case 2012 T953: Disclaimed and returned to finder. Date: 16th - 17th century Description: Gold signet ring with an incuse design of Noah's Ark on the bezel. The bezel is flat, thick and octagonal in outline. The ark is a double ended boat with deeply engraved outward curving prow and stern posts, curved sides with several lines running across them, interspersed with rows of indented circular dots and a small cabin in shape of symmetrical building with an open central door in the centre of the deck. On the cross hatched rood of the cabin stands a dove with the olive b…
Created on: Friday 21st December 2012
Last updated: Monday 9th June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carhampton', grid reference and parish protected.