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Actions Displays	Details Remove from selection Add to selection Object number COLEM:1926.5340 Institution name Colchester Collections Object name ring, finger ring Description A copper alloy finger ring with red glass setting. The sitting is attached to the ring with a circular clawed bezel. The band of the ring flares towards this setting, with triangular gaps in the wider section for decoration either side.This ring was selected for the Wicked Spirits exhibition as it relates to objects being worn for magical protection. Rings with precious stones in were sometimes believed to have magical properties. When precious stones were too expensive, some people used cheaper alternatives, such as glass. Production period Medieval Material metal, glass Dimensions diameter: 22.00 mm Location In Store Tags Comments Add tag(s) Add comment

Object number

COLEM:1926.5340
Institution name

Colchester Collections
Object name

ring, finger ring
Description

A copper alloy finger ring with red glass setting. The sitting is attached to the ring with a circular clawed bezel. The band of the ring flares towards this setting, with triangular gaps in the wider section for decoration either side.This ring was selected for the Wicked Spirits exhibition as it relates to objects being worn for magical protection. Rings with precious stones in were sometimes believed to have magical properties. When precious stones were too expensive, some people used cheaper alternatives, such as glass.
Production period

Medieval
Material

metal, glass
Dimensions
Location

In Store

Details