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

Gold ring, depicting St. George with engraved sprigs on wry then hoop. Inscribed behind in black letter + ioe + sanz + fin

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Engraved gold
Brief description
Gold ring, depicting St. George with engraved sprigs on wrythen hoop. Inscribed behind in black letter + ioe + sanz + fin, England, 15th century
Physical description
Gold ring, depicting St. George with engraved sprigs on wry then hoop. Inscribed behind in black letter + ioe + sanz + fin
Dimensions
  • Height: 2cm
  • Width: 2cm
  • Depth: 0.6cm
Marks and inscriptions
inscribed + ioe + sanz + fin (The hoop; behind in black letter)
Translation
'joy without end'
Credit line
Given by Dame Joan Evans
Object history
Acquired by Sir John Evans(?) in 1875
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
M.236-1962

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Record createdMarch 3, 2006
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