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Actions	medieval signet ring Remove from selection Add to selection $Archived Images\2004_numbers\2004.030.1.01.JPG; 2004.030.1; ;$ $Archived Images\2004_numbers\2004.030.1.02.JPG; 2004.030.1; medieval signet ring; ring, signet$ Object number2004.030.1 Titlemedieval signet ring DescriptionCopper alloy signet ring with a hoop which channels and flares at the shoulders with an integral circular bezel. No traces remain of engraving on the bezel but a cross-shaped residue quarters it. Analysis shows that a glassy material with a copper colourant was present. the style is typically 15th century and the ring is likely to have been gilded although few traces remain. Production period15th century Object namering, signet Material?copper alloy Dimensions diameter: 2.2 cm

$Archived Images\2004_numbers\2004.030.1.01.JPG; 2004.030.1; ;$

$Archived Images\2004_numbers\2004.030.1.02.JPG; 2004.030.1; medieval signet ring; ring, signet$

Object number2004.030.1

Titlemedieval signet ring

DescriptionCopper alloy signet ring with a hoop which channels and flares at the shoulders with an integral circular bezel. No traces remain of engraving on the bezel but a cross-shaped residue quarters it. Analysis shows that a glassy material with a copper colourant was present. the style is typically 15th century and the ring is likely to have been gilded although few traces remain.

Production period15th century

Object namering, signet

Material?copper alloy

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