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Signet Ring

15th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

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

Categories
Object type
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
Dimensions
  • Height: 2.6cm
  • Width: 2.6cm
  • Depth: 1.5cm
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
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
M.202-1975

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Record createdFebruary 15, 2006
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