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Unique ID: KENT-75CEE5
Object type certainty: Certain
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A medieval silver-gilt stirrup-shaped finger-ring (the gilding now worn). The ornate bezel consists of a single, central knop beneath which four further knops form a quatrelobe. Each side of the bezel is engraved with cross-hatching within a triangular panel. On the hoop are four square panels engraved with foliage in the form of a cross, between which, on the sides of the hoop, are lozenge-shaped panels of engraved decoration. The back of the hoop is worn, but has traces of engraved decoration which probably represents two clasped hands. D-shaped hoop. Probably 14th century.
Diameter: 23mm; width extending to 31mm when the bezel is included. Weight: 5.13gr.
Notes:
Analysis at the Dept Scientific Research, British Museum, has shown that the ring is made of mercury gilded silver.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder after being disclaimed as Treasure
Treasure case tracking number: 2003T38
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Middle
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1300
Date to: Circa AD 1400
Quantity: 1
Weight: 5.13 g
Diameter: 23 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 8th February 2003
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Treasure case number: 2003T38
Primary material: Silver
Completeness: Complete
Surface Treatment: Gilded
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