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early 14th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Gold ring, the pentagonal bezel set with a sapphire, with engraved saltires on the shoulders


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Engraved gold set with a sapphire
Brief description
Gold ring, the pentagonal bezel set with a sapphire, with engraved saltires on the shoulders, West Europe, early 14th century
Physical description
Gold ring, the pentagonal bezel set with a sapphire, with engraved saltires on the shoulders
Dimensions
  • Height: 2.1cm
  • Width: 1.9cm
  • Depth: 1cm
Credit line
Given by Dame Joan Evans
Object history
Found near Mynchin Buckland Priory, Taunton, Somerset, ex Rev. Thomas Hugo Collection
Subject depicted
Association
Collection
Accession number
M.181-1962

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Record createdMarch 14, 2006
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