Medieval 'Incised Scrolls' Archer's Thumb Ring
Copper-alloy, 8.04 grams, 34.74 mm. Internal 22.62 x 21.18 mm. 12th-15th century AD. A sturdy archer's ring of the standard profile with a circular carinated band and subtriangular extension plate. The incised decoration on the flange comprises a reversed s-scroll in a cartouche with flanking scrolls extensing to the sides. A robust example of the type. Reference: Murowski, P.G. Benet's Artefacts, London, 2003, p.353. Very fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.