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Signet Ring

16th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Enamelled gold signet ring, the oval bezel set with a sard intaglio of hercules(?) playing a lyre. The back of the bezel is chased in sunflower form. The shoulders chased with volutes


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Chased and enamelled gold with a sard intaglio
Brief description
Enamelled gold signet ring, the oval bezel set with a sard intaglio of hercules(?) playing a lyre. The back of the bezel is chased in sunflower form. The shoulders chased with volutes, Italy, 16th century
Physical description
Enamelled gold signet ring, the oval bezel set with a sard intaglio of hercules(?) playing a lyre. The back of the bezel is chased in sunflower form. The shoulders chased with volutes
Dimensions
  • Height: 2.7cm
  • Height: 2.8cm
  • Width: 2.8cm
  • Depth: 2.2cm
Object history
ex Waterton Collection
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
960-1871

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Record createdDecember 9, 2005
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