Treasure case 2009 T221 (addenda to 2008 T553, SWYOR-F86A02)<p class="mw-empty-elt"></p>
<p>Finger ring:<br>
Large gold finger ring with round bezel and filigree and granulated decoration.</p>
<p>Spindle whorl:A flat lead object with a central perforation and a small dent on one side, most probably a spindle whorl, was found about 4-5 inches away from the ring.</p>
<p>Non-destructive X-ray fluorescence analysis of the surface of the finger ring indicated a gold content of 89-91%, a silver content of 5-7%, the rest being copper. The same type of analyses for the spindle whorl indicated that it is made from lead with a trace of copper, tin and antimony.</p>
<p>Dimensions: Ring: Diam. of band 25.8 mm; W. of band max. 14.1 mm; Th. of band max. 3.2 mm; Diam. of bezel 22.8 mm; Th. of bezel 11.5 mm; Weight 29.5 grams</p>
<p>Spindle whorl: Diam. 21.7 mm; Th. 5 mm; Weight 15.1 grams</p>
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West Yorkshire Archaeology Advisory Service, Amy Downes, 2011-08-23 15:13:41</div>
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