| Collection: | Corinth | |
| Type: | Object | |
| Name: | MF 2014 51 | |
| Title: | BRONZE FINGER RING | |
| Category Code: | MF | |
| Year: | 2014 | |
| Object Number: | 51 | |
| Description: | Bronze finger ring with narrow hoop, convex in section, widening toward the bezel, where it becomes angular. Circular bezel, soldered on. Similar to MF-6890 (Davidson 1952, Corinth 12, cat. 1968) and MF-8182 (Davidson 1952, Corinth 12, cat. 1967). | |
| Decoration: | Bezel with incised Greek cross with circles between the arms, arms in V-shaped lines, similar to Middle Byzantine cruciform monograms (on coins of Manuel I). Simple engraved border around bezel. Series of decorative ridges on the shoulders of the hoop. | |
| Material: | Bronze | |
| Condition: | Complete or intact. Intact. Surface corroded. | |
| Period: | Late Byzantine (1059-1210 AD) | |
| Chronology: | 11th to 13th c. (based on Corinth 12 parallels) | |
| Area: | Temple E, Southeast | |
| Context: | Temple E, Southeast, context 485, LOT 2014 056 | |
| Site: | Corinth | |
| City: | Ancient Corinth | |
| Country: | Greece | |
| References: | Monument: Temple E, Southeast Image: digital 2014 5414 Image: digital 2014 5415 Basket: Temple E, Southeast, context 485 |
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