Signet Ring
15th century (made)
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Gold signet ring with an oval bezel engraved with a stag and inscribed in black letter Edmund with behind tout ma vie The shoulders engraved with Tau crosses and flowers, with traces of white enamel
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Engraved gold with traces of white enamel |
| Brief description | Gold signet ring with an oval bezel engraved with a stag and inscribed in black letter Edmund with behind tout ma vie The shoulders engraved with Tau crosses and flowers, with traces of white enamel, England, 15th century |
| Physical description | Gold signet ring with an oval bezel engraved with a stag and inscribed in black letter Edmund with behind tout ma vie The shoulders engraved with Tau crosses and flowers, with traces of white enamel |
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| Marks and inscriptions | inscribed Edmund with behind tout ma vie (in black letter) |
| Credit line | Given by Dame Joan Evans |
| Historical context | The Tau cross was associated with St. Anthony, whose intervention was sought to protect against the erysipelas and other diseases |
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| Accession number | M.202-1975 |
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| Record created | February 15, 2006 |
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