Not currently on display at the V&A

Finger Ring

3rd to 4th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Lead, wire hoop and square bezel. Egypto-Roman, 3rd-4th century. Excavated at Oxyrhynchus during 1896-1897. Base metal.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Lead
Brief description
Lead, wire hoop and square bezel. Egypto-Roman, 3rd-4th century. Excavated at Oxyrhynchus during 1896-1897. One of 6 rings.
Physical description
Lead, wire hoop and square bezel. Egypto-Roman, 3rd-4th century. Excavated at Oxyrhynchus during 1896-1897. Base metal.
Dimensions
  • Height: 7mm
  • Width: 20mm
  • Length: 24mm
Styles
Credit line
Given by the Egypt Exploration Fund
Object history
Found at Oxyrhynchus (modern Behnesa), 1896-7 excavation season.
Associated objects
Collection
Accession number
1894D-1897

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Record createdAugust 14, 2017
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