Not currently on display at the V&A

Ring

10th century-11th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Silver signet ring, the circular bezel engraved with a Greek inscription meaning O Lord, help the wearer.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Engraved silver
Brief description
Silver signet ring, the circular bezel engraved with a Greek inscription meaning O Lord, help the wearer, Byzantine, 10th or 11th century
Physical description
Silver signet ring, the circular bezel engraved with a Greek inscription meaning O Lord, help the wearer.
Dimensions
  • Height: 2.3cm
  • Width: 2cm
  • Depth: 1.1cm
Style
Marks and inscriptions
Greek inscription
Translation
'O Lord, help the wearer'
Object history
ex Waterton Collection
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
506-1871

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Record createdAugust 2, 2006
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