Medieval to Post-Medieval Bronze Finger Rings glassbeads prized for its superior manufacturing

prized for its superior manufacturing techniques and luminous beauty

strongly suggests associations with fertility and divine motherhood—possibly linked to cults of deities such as Demeter

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

The iconography is well preserved and clear

Early Indian art at the Ashmolean Museum - Catalogue in progress

Medieval to Post-Medieval Bronze Finger Rings glassbeads prized for its superior manufacturingMedieval 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