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15th century (made)
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Place of origin

Silver ring, with an applied small circular disc, a signet engraved with 'h' in black letter. The hoop inscribed in black letter iacpur melchior baltacar


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Engraved silver
Brief description
Silver ring, with an applied small circular disc, a signet engraved with 'h' in black letter. The hoop inscribed in black letter iacpur melchior baltacar, England, 15th century
Physical description
Silver ring, with an applied small circular disc, a signet engraved with 'h' in black letter. The hoop inscribed in black letter iacpur melchior baltacar
Dimensions
  • Height: 2.5cm
  • Width: 2.4cm
  • Depth: 1cm
Marks and inscriptions
inscribed iacpur melchior baltacar (The hoop; in black letter)
Translation
The names of the 'Three Kings' who gave gifts to Jesus at the Nativity
Credit line
Given by Dame Joan Evans
Object history
acquired by Sir John Evans in 1892
Historical context
The names of the Magi, or the three Kings of Cologne, may be Mithraic in origin. Belief in their amuletic powers persisted after the passing of the Middle Ages.
Collection
Accession number
M.257-1962

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Record createdFebruary 16, 2006
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