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Image of Gallery in South Kensington
On display at V&A South Kensington
Jewellery, Rooms 91, The William and Judith Bollinger Gallery

Ring

1400-50 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Gold ring, the hoop inscribed inside in black letter + buro + berto + beriara


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Engraved gold
Brief description
Gold ring, the hoop inscribed inside in black letter + buro + berto + beriara (a charm against toothache). England, 1400-50.
Physical description
Gold ring, the hoop inscribed inside in black letter + buro + berto + beriara
Dimensions
  • Depth: 0.3cm
  • Diameter: 2.2cm
Marks and inscriptions
inscribed + buro + berto + beriara (the hoop; engraved inside in black letter)
Translation
A magical charm against toothache
Credit line
Given by Dame Joan Evans
Object history
ex Sir John Woodford Collection
Collection
Accession number
M.90-1960

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Record createdMarch 6, 2006
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