Finger Ring

30-38-28

From: Iran | Luristan Province

Curatorial Section: Near Eastern

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Object Number 30-38-28
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Iran | Luristan Province
Section Near Eastern
Materials Iron
Description

Iron ring for pugilist. Three projecting discs on the top formed protection between the fingers.

Legrain publication: "Iron ring used by pugilists inside the closed hand. The top discs project between the fingers. 70 x 14/31 mm."

Credit Line Purchased from Arthur Upham Pope, 1930

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