An early medieval gold-finger ring with enamel-set bezel. The finger-ring comprises a flat-sectioned, continuous band of gold sheet that expands to support the bezel. This consists of a circular setting formed from a strip of upright gold sheet attached edge-on to the band, surrounded by a collar of beaded gold wire. The setting contains a cloisonné enamel design comprising a dark green field with opposing fleur-de-lys motifs at the cardinal points of the circle. The two beside the shoulders of the bezel are filled with blue enamel, the others with white enamel (one of which has part of the enamel missing).The shoulders of the finger-ring are embellished with filigree tendrils, damaged and squashed in places, but appearing to combine both beaded wire and upright gold strips. The band is edged with a strand of gold beaded wire. The inside of the band is plain.The finger-ring is partially damaged, squashed flat against the edge of the bezel, with a tear in the band and part of the filigree now free of the band.
Portable Antiquities Scheme Database Reference: BERK-D7F574
Portable Antiquities Scheme Treaure Number: 2021 T432
Image Credit: © Portable Antiquities Scheme, 2025
