Not currently on display at the V&A

Ring

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

Bronze signet ring, the circular bezel inscribed with a monogram of VIVAS IN DEO.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Engraved bronze
Brief description
Bronze signet ring, the circular bezel inscribed with a monogram of VIVAS IN DEO, Early Christian, Italy or Gaul, 4th century
Physical description
Bronze signet ring, the circular bezel inscribed with a monogram of VIVAS IN DEO.
Dimensions
  • Height: 2.5cm
  • Width: 2.3cm
  • Depth: 1.2cm
Style
Marks and inscriptions
'VIVAS IN DEO' (inscription)
Translation
'Live in God'
Object history
ex Waterton Collection
Production
Possibly Italy or Gaul
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
591-1871

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Record createdAugust 2, 2006
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