Signet Ring
late 16th century (made)
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Gold ring, formerly enamelled, the hollow bezel set with an agate intaglio of a female head. The shoulders are chased with foliated decoration.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Chased gold, formerly enamelled, set with an agate intaglio |
| Brief description | Gold ring, formerly enamelled, the hollow bezel set with an agate intaglio of a female head. The shoulders are chased with foliated decoration, South Germany, late 16th century. |
| Physical description | Gold ring, formerly enamelled, the hollow bezel set with an agate intaglio of a female head. The shoulders are chased with foliated decoration. |
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| Credit line | Given by Dame Joan Evans |
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| Accession number | M.262-1962 |
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| Record created | December 13, 2005 |
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