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Large ornamental ring

Ring
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This was described as ‘date and purpose unknown’ when it was bequeathed to the Museum in 1963.


Object details

Category
Object type
TitleLarge ornamental ring
Materials and techniques
Cast silver
Brief description
Large heavy cast silver ring in two parts hinged together with raised decoration of marine creatures.
Physical description
Heavy cast solid silver ring in two equal halves which are hinged together. The ring is decorated with a band of marine creatures: fish, squid, lobster.

Dimensions
  • Diameter: 5.8cm
Very heavy.
Credit line
Wallis Bequest
Subjects depicted
Summary
This was described as ‘date and purpose unknown’ when it was bequeathed to the Museum in 1963.
Collection
Accession number
M.48-1963

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Record createdFebruary 28, 2003
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