Medieval to Post-Medieval Bronze Finger Rings glassbeads Among these potent substances were

Among these potent substances were items believed to hold extraordinary life force—such as pulverized fragments of human bone

The iconography is well preserved and clear

Early Indian art at the Ashmolean Museum - Catalogue in progress

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

prized for its superior manufacturing techniques and luminous beauty

Medieval to Post-Medieval Bronze Finger Rings glassbeads Among these potent substances wereMedieval 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