Knotted Ring

3D Model

Collection: Prehistory and Historical Archeology Dept.

Inv.-No.: UF-22694.238.2.2

Material: Bronze

Dimensions: 5,59 x 1,17 cm

Dating: 201-75 BCE

A non-ferrous metal cast in the form of a ring with three rows of knots. The function of wheel-shaped pendants, knotted rings, and other types of rings that are too small to serve as finger rings is a matter of some controversy. In the context of scientific discussion, the function of these artefacts has been theorised to be that of an amulet, a means of payment or for use on belts. However evidence from Latène period burial grounds indicates that such items were worn either as part of a necklace or as individual pieces strung on a ribbon or on a string.

This object was digitized through the ‘Kulturerbe digital’ program of the Federal Ministry for Arts, Culture, Public Service and Sport.