bēag

bēag, m.n: circular ornament; necklace; crown, circlet. (BEH-ahg / ˈbeːag)

Plaited gold ring, thicker on one side and tapering down to where the ends are joined.
Tunley Torc; England (Gloucestershire), 9th or early 10th century; Corinium Museum. [coriniummuseum.org]

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