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Bronze Ring

Origin

Castro de Alvarelhos, Alvarelhos, Trofa.

Material

Bronze

Description

Solid ring of biconical profile and sub-rectangular section. The edges remain angular. The inner surface preserves traces of lead, suggesting that it was soldered to another component. The piece was cast in a mould and likely formed part of a composite object, possibly including additional metal pieces. Its purpose is unknown.

Classification and chronology

Type … / Castro de Alvarelhos - Phase IV/V

Dimensions

Maximum diameter: 113 mm; Minimum diameter: 99 mm; Altura máxima 14 mm; Espessura máxima: 8 mm; Peso: 82 gr.

Deposit

MMAP [ALV. 97 B2, A2, op. 06]

Bibli.

MOREIRA 2010, 978, est. CCXVIII, n.º 60(1).