Ring
ca. 1400 (made)
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Ring composed of twisted strands of brass and iron, formed into a hoop and lined with silver-gilt inscribed in black letters 'iaspar. melchiar. baltazar'.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Brass and iron, with engraved silver-gilt |
| Brief description | Ring of twisted strands of brass and iron, formed into a hoop and lined with silver-gilt inscribed in black letters with the names of the Three Kings, made in Germany, about 1400. |
| Physical description | Ring composed of twisted strands of brass and iron, formed into a hoop and lined with silver-gilt inscribed in black letters 'iaspar. melchiar. baltazar'. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'iaspar. melchiar. baltazar' (The names of the Three Kings inscribed in black lettering in the hoop.) |
| Object history | ex Waterton Collection |
| 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. |
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| Accession number | 719-1871 |
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| Record created | February 17, 2006 |
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