Accession No

1923.267.5


Description

Ring of copper alloy; possibly a finger ring. Circular cross-section of varying diameter. Brown patina.


Place

Europe; ?Southern Europe; ?Italy; ?Western Europe; ?Switzerland; ?Swiss Lakes


Period

?Bronze Age ?Iron Age


Source

Ransom, William [collector]; Ransom, Francis [donor]


Department

Arch


Reference Numbers

1923.267.5


Cultural Affliation


Material

Metal; Copper Alloy; ?Bronze


Local Term


Measurements

23mm x 23mm


Events

Description (Physical description)
Description for 1923.267[.1-6]: 'A card on which are four bronze chains and other objects.'

Event Date
Author: maa


Context (Field collection)
Possibly from a Swiss or Italian Lake Dwelling.
Event Date
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)


Description (Physical description)
Accession Register for 1923.267[.1-6]: 'Card with 4 bronze chains, etc.'
Event Date 1923
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)


Description (Physical description)
Found: one ring, 2.3 cm diameter.
Event Date 25/10/2000
Author: Sophie Wardle


Context (Amendments / updates)
Ring no longer attached to the 'card' mentioned in the Accession Register. The card is currently missing.
Event Date 20/3/2024
Author: Sophie Wardle


Description (Physical description)
Ring of copper alloy; possibly a finger ring. Circular cross-section of varying diameter. Brown patina.
Event Date 20/3/2024
Author: Sophie Wardle


FM:310955

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