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Ring

early 17th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Ring of gold, set with rubies and the figure 3 in enamel.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Enamelled gold, set with rubies
Brief description
Ring, enamelled gold, set with rubies, made in Germany, early 17th century.
Physical description
Ring of gold, set with rubies and the figure 3 in enamel.
Dimensions
  • Height: 2cm
  • Width: 1.8cm
  • Depth: 0.9cm
Object history
The enamelled figure 3 on the head of the ring relates to the pendant badge 451-1873, the design of which also incorporates a 3, as well as an anchor and a cluster of forget-me-nots, which in turn relates it to the badge 9081-1863. All three pieces were probably German court decorations.
Subjects depicted
Associated objects
Collection
Accession number
213-1870

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Record createdMay 19, 2005
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