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Finger ring of plaited gold
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From Fladda-chùinn, near Skye, Inner Hebrides
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This gold finger ring was found in the peat on the island of Fladda-chùinn near Skye in the Inner Hebrides. Such finger rings appear to have become popular in the 11th century, though few were wealthy enough to possess one.
The ring is made of eight plaited rods which taper towards their ends, linked by a plain lozenge-shaped plate.
The technique of twisting silver rods into neck, arm and finger rings was popular amongst the Scandinavians, producing simple and elegant objects for displaying wealth. Gold was sometimes used, but in Scotland almost always for finger rings.
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- Online ID: 000-100-036-489-C
- Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
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National Museums Scotland
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- Date: Between 1000 and 1100
- Material: Gold; formed of plaited wires
Ring - Dimensions: 1.00" D
- What: Ring
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- Where: Scotland, Inverness-shire, Fladda-Chuain
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- Description: Twisted gold ring from Fladda-Chuain
- References:
- Graham-Campbell, James. The Viking-age gold and silver of Scotland (AD 850-1100), 1995, pp 54-6, 154.
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