Gold finger ring

Delicate, plain gold finger ring, mid 9th century in date.
Object no :
WTAH047
Collection :
Craft, industry and trade
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
NA
Materials :
Gold
Location :
NA
Related site :
Whithorn Early Med
Accession number :
NA
Copyright :
NA
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