Record ID: DOR-1B9F68
Object type: EAR RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A possible earring element or button. A gold four lobed sub spherical pendant ornament. The shape is reminiscent of stylised pomegranate ornaments. There are four main lobes which are cross hatched. Between these are single longitudinal ridges. At the base is a moulded quatrefoil with a central pointed projection. At the apex there is a loop with a large circular hole. The item is hollow.. Date: Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval - 15th to 16th century. Dimensions: 15.59 mm x 11.04 mm Weight: 1.93 g
Created on: Thursday 12th March 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 20th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cheselbourne', grid reference and parish protected.