Signet Ring
14th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
Gold signet ring with an octagonal bezel set with a sapphire intaglio of a bearded head and inscribed in lombardic characters VERBUM: CARO: FACT. The tear-shaped shoulders are decorated with scrolling flowers. The ridged hoop is inscribed + DEVS: /IN NOMI:/NE+ TVO /SALVAM.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Engraved gold set with a sapphire intaglio |
| Brief description | Gold signet ring with an octagonal bezel set with a sapphire intaglio of a bearded head and inscribed in lombardic characters, possibly France, 14th century |
| Physical description | Gold signet ring with an octagonal bezel set with a sapphire intaglio of a bearded head and inscribed in lombardic characters VERBUM: CARO: FACT. The tear-shaped shoulders are decorated with scrolling flowers. The ridged hoop is inscribed + DEVS: /IN NOMI:/NE+ TVO /SALVAM. |
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| Credit line | Given by Dame Joan Evans |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.186-1975 |
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| Record created | February 15, 2006 |
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