Maker: Unknown
Gold. The ring is oval shaped, formed by a piece of thick circular gold wire, the two ends of which do not quite meet. At one end there is an open-work interlace pattern surrounding it.
History note: Unknown before donor
Given by the Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum
Width: 3.6 cm
Width: 1 1/8 in
Method of acquisition: Given (1919-12-02) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum
5th Century-6th Century#
Gothic
Circa
450
-
600
A common type found in the Ukraine, Hungary, Italy and France. It would orginally have been set with precious stones.
Accession number: M.2-1919
Primary reference Number: 118997
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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