Ring
1500-1600 (made)
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The finely detailed cast decoration on this ring is enhanced by the use of precious gemstones. The imagery of the lion and its pelt is an expression of the interest in the classical past that was so evident in the 16th century.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Gold, cast; ruby, emerald |
| Brief description | Gold ring, the bezel in the form of a lion's head, set with a ruby and emeralds, Italy, 16th century. |
| Physical description | Gold ring, cast; the bezel in the form of a roaring lion's head, the eyes set with emeralds and the tongue formed by an oval ruby. The shoulders decorated with the lion's mane. |
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| Credit line | Given by Dame Joan Evans |
| Object history | Acquired by Sir Arthur Evans at Talemone Maremma, Italy, in 1888. |
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| Summary | The finely detailed cast decoration on this ring is enhanced by the use of precious gemstones. The imagery of the lion and its pelt is an expression of the interest in the classical past that was so evident in the 16th century. |
| Bibliographic reference | Bury, Shirley, Jewellery Gallery Summary Catalogue. London, Victoria and Albert Museum, 1982, 33 L 5 |
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| Accession number | M.206-1962 |
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| Record created | November 21, 2005 |
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