Medieval to Post-Medieval Bronze Finger Rings glassbeads Surface wear and abrasions commensurate

Surface wear and abrasions commensurate with age and use

Accession Number: 1948-188/2 (https://collection

Among these potent substances were items believed to hold extraordinary life force—such as pulverized fragments of human bone

and long grooved horns that sweep back protectively over the ears—an expressive and commanding motif

Very fine condition

Medieval to Post-Medieval Bronze Finger Rings glassbeads Surface wear and abrasions commensurateMedieval to Post Medieval, c. 7001600 AD, Europe Fascinating and robust pair of bronze alloy finger rings, found in England. These small sized examples display classic medieval characteristicseach with a narrow recessed bezel that once held a coloured glass inlay or a semi precious stone, now lost to time. The surfaces retain an attractive greenish patina, with traces suggesting the rings were originally silvered or gilded. Despite their age, both