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1884.78.101

Silver gilt betrothal ring with rings

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1884.78.101

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Collection type
Object
Description
Silver gilt betrothal ring with rings
Long description
From Conservation Card by Sue Walker 04/01/1977 - Silver gilt betrothal ring with two flat rings dangling. Ring with silver gilt worn away inside. Design of double headed dragon (or mythological beast). [MJD 29/1/2009]
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 Metal
Dimensions
Diameter: max 24 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1884.78.101 PR no.: 87/ 8386

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

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