Not currently on display at the V&A

Ring

4th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Bronze ring, the circular bezel set with a silver intaglio of two doves and a scorpion or insect perched on a standing vase.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Bronze set with a silver intaglio
Brief description
Bronze ring, the circular bezel set with a silver intaglio of two doves and a scorpion or insect perched on a standing vase, Italy, early Christian, 4th century
Physical description
Bronze ring, the circular bezel set with a silver intaglio of two doves and a scorpion or insect perched on a standing vase.
Dimensions
  • Height: 2.9cm
  • Width: 2.4cm
  • Depth: 1.4cm
Style
Credit line
Given by Dr W. L. Hildburgh FSA
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
M.159-1929

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Record createdAugust 1, 2006
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