Record ID: BH-12BEF9
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Published
A iron and intaglio finger ring dating to the second or third century AD. The finger ring possesses an oval hoop which is D-shaped in section and expands significantly to wide shoulders. It has an integral setting for an intaglio which is in situ. The intaglio appears to be made from dark blue or black glass. The intaglio was originally engraved with motif. However, there is damage to the intaglio making it difficult to discern the exact nature of this motif. The damage may be deliberate. The internal diameter of the finger ring is 20mm. The external diameter is 25mm. The height of th…
Created on: Thursday 8th March 2018
Last updated: Saturday 6th October 2018
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