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Ring

late 18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Unknown
Place of origin
Malta (made)

Enamelled gold ring with an openwork oval bezel enamelled in white with the cross of St. John.


Object details

Categories
Jewellery
Metalwork
Object type
Ring
Materials and techniques
Enamelled gold
Gold
Enamelling
Brief description
Enamelled gold ring with an openwork oval bezel enamelled in white with the cross of St. John, Malta, late 18th century
Physical description
Enamelled gold ring with an openwork oval bezel enamelled in white with the cross of St. John.
Dimensions
  • Height: 1.9cm
  • Width: 1.9cm
  • Depth: 1.6cm
Credit line
Given by the Rev. George Smith
Object history
Historical significance: The cross of St. John is usually associated with the Knights of Malta
Subjects depicted
Crosses (Motifs)
Wreaths (Costume Accessories)
Openwork
Collection
Metalwork Collection
Accession number
1060-1905

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Record createdAugust 3, 2006
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O126807/ring-unknown/
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