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FINGER RING
Unique ID: KENT-7F9736
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Gold finger-ring, considerably distorted, the bezel formed of an elaborate quatrefoil, the centre of which is decorated with a roughly scallop-shaped ornament. The centre is keyed to take enamel, and a small part retains some white enamel. This central scallop is surrounded by an inscribed band which reads: "* DUM VIVO SPIRO" in black-letter (2nd V inverted). The areas of the quatrefoil that obtrude from this design are decorated with random strokes. The bezel is supported by two dragon heads, one of which retains aong its snout a fragment of vivid, green enamel. A section of white enamel fills part of the groove which forms its neck. Scales intended to represent the bodies of the beast are roughly etched into the immediate parts of the hoop.
The inscription for this ring translates as "while there's life there's hope".
Inscription:
* DUM VIVO SPIRO
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder after being disclaimed as Treasure
Treasure details
Treasure case tracking number: 2005T301
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1350
Date to: Circa AD 1450
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st January 2001 - Thursday 1st January 2004
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Other reference numbers
Treasure case number: 2005T301
Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Kent (County)
District: Ashford (District)
To be known as: Ruckinge
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1000 metre square.
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