Medieval Norman period Romanesque gold ring

Code: 11379

This is a nice Norman period gold finger ring, dating to the 11th - 12th century. It is decorated with a raised box bezel, set with a turquoise blue glass gemstone, the bezel is further embellished with four granules and engraved decoration. The ring is intact and excavated. A nice wearable ring from the period of William the Conqueror and the Angevin's.

OBJECT: Finger Ring

CULTURE: Norman/Romanesque

DATE: c. 1080 - 1180 A.D.

MATERIAL: Gold & Turquoise glass

RING SIZE:  7 1/4 (US)     O 1/2  (UK)

SIZE: 23.09mm x 19.87mm x 2.65mm (bezel 9.43mm x 8.85mm x 4.09mm)

WEIGHT: 3.92 grams

PROVENANCE: Formerly the property of lady, acquired in Brussels.