Analytical Report on a Selection of Finger-Rings from Late Iron Age Context in Bohemia

Abstract

The paper presents results of technological analyses executed on selected finger‑rings prevalently from the Stradonice oppidum. Analysed were the elementary composition of the metal parts of the finger rings; the technology employed for the manufacturing of the metal parts and for the setting of the gems in the bezels; as well as the material of the inlays.

Keywords

• Finger ring
• Roman
• gem
• XRF
• SEM/EDS
• bronze alloy
• brass
• amber