Medieval ‘Scrollwork’ Archer's Thumb Ring
Copper-alloy, 7.69 grams, 35.90 mm (int.dia. 23.04 mm, British Z+2½, US 13¾, European 32.57). 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 addorsed scrolls and volutes on the triangular plate and the band. A small domed pad is placed opposite the flange. A robust example of the type. Reference: Murowski, P.G. Benet's Artefacts, London, 2003, p.353. Extremely fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.