Medieval 'Geometric' Finger Ring
Copper-alloy, 4.19 grams, 22.72 mm (approximate size UK Q, USA 8, Europe 17.15, Japan 16). 10th-14th century AD. A copper-alloy finger ring formed from a coiled elliptical strip with thickened rim, the main field decorated with incised geometric designs based around a central bilinear ellipse. Reference: Egan, G. and Pritchard, F. Dress Accessories 115-1450, London, 2002 fig.1623. Fine condition. Provenance: from an old collection.