Signet Ring
16th century (made)
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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
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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 |
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Object history | ex Waterton Collection |
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Accession number | 960-1871 |
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Record created | December 9, 2005 |
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