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Unique ID: WMID-44074D
Object type certainty: Certain
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A medieval finger ring formed of a thin, flat band which widens towards the bezel into the shape of two dragons' heads with bulbous eyes and large, pointed ears. There follows, between the dragons' heads and the bezel, an area of double banded decoration arranged asymmetrically, one plain and one cabled. The bezel is roughly square, inlaid with niello and decorated with a cross.
The finger ring is silver and dates from the thirteenth century.
J P Robinson
Curator of Medieval Collections
7th April 2005
This has been noted as an interesting find by the recorder.
Current location of find: Potteries Museum and Art Gallery
Subsequent action after recording: Acquired by museum after being declared Treasure
Treasure case tracking number: 2004T323
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1200
Date to: Circa AD 1500
Quantity: 1
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 28th August 2004 - Saturday 28th August 2004
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Treasure case number: 2004T323
Museum accession number: STKMG 2007.LH.2
Primary material: Silver
Decoration style: Zoomorphic
Completeness: Complete
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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