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1884.78.99

Silver gilt betrothal ring with pendant saucer discs

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1884.78.99

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Collection type
Object
Description
Silver gilt betrothal ring with pendant saucer discs
Long description
Description taken from Conservation Card by Sue Walker - Silver gilt betrothal ring with pendant saucer discs. Silver gilt worn away inside. Design - double headed dragon (or mythological beast). 4 convex discs, gilded inside, silver outer surface. (Sue Walker 05/01/77) [LKG 29/01/2009]
Geographical reference
Norway
Europe > Northern Europe > Norway
Unknown
Cultural groups
Norwegian
Date / Period
Date made: Possibly before 1878
Date collected
?Prior to 1878
Acquisition information
Donated: 1884
Materials and processes
Material Silver Gilt Metal
Dimensions
Diameter: max 22 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1884.78.99 PR no.: 87/ 8386

Search terms: Ornament, Status, Ritual and Ceremonial, Marriage, Finger Ring, Ceremonial Object, Pendant

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