Not currently on display at the V&A

Signet Ring

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

Gold ring, formerly enamelled, the bezel with an antique intaglio of a young warrior's head with a helmet forming the face of an old man. The shoulders chased with foliated strapwork


Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Gold, formerly enamelled, with an antique intaglio
Brief description
Gold ring, formerly enamelled, the bezel with an antique intaglio of a young warrior's head with a helmet forming the face of an old man. The shoulders chased with foliated strapwork, South Germany, late 16th century
Physical description
Gold ring, formerly enamelled, the bezel with an antique intaglio of a young warrior's head with a helmet forming the face of an old man. The shoulders chased with foliated strapwork
Dimensions
  • Height: 3cm
  • Width: 3.4cm
  • Depth: 2cm
Object history
Said to have been found in the garden of Llandulas Rectory, North Wales
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
M.102-1920

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Record createdDecember 13, 2005
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