Both men and women wore neck rings. The considerable weight of this piece—101.5 grams—indicates that it probably belonged to someone of high status.
Gold Neck Ring
Date: 5th century
Culture: East Germanic
Medium: Gold
Dimensions: Overall: 5 13/16 x 1/4 in. (14.7 x 0.6 cm)
Classification: Metalwork-Gold
Credit Line: Fletcher Fund, 1927
Accession Number: 27.122.16
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