Ring
1800-1899 (made)
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| Place of origin |
Amulets gain their power to protect from harm, or attract good fortune, from their colour, pattern or material. Any amulet made from something coloured red, such as coral or a red stone, is usually considered effective at promoting health and fertility, and regulating the blood. This ring was described as a 'blood ring' when acquired, and was probably worn against diseases or disorders of the blood.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Carved cornelian |
| Brief description | Ring made from a solid piece of cornelian, Vienna, 1800-1899. |
| Physical description | Finger ring made from a circle of orange and cream translucent cornelian, flattened slightly at one side to form a bezel. |
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| Credit line | Hildburgh gift |
| Summary | Amulets gain their power to protect from harm, or attract good fortune, from their colour, pattern or material. Any amulet made from something coloured red, such as coral or a red stone, is usually considered effective at promoting health and fertility, and regulating the blood. This ring was described as a 'blood ring' when acquired, and was probably worn against diseases or disorders of the blood. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.45-1917 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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