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Image of Gallery in South Kensington
On display at V&A South Kensington
Jewellery, Rooms 91, The William and Judith Bollinger Gallery

Ring

4th century-5th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Nielloed gold ring, the bezel set with a sapphire, the angular shoulders inscribed CIX / KXK


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Nielloed gold set with a sapphire
Brief description
Nielloed gold ring, the bezel set with a sapphire, the angular shoulders inscribed CIX / KXK, Roman, 4th to 5th century
Physical description
Nielloed gold ring, the bezel set with a sapphire, the angular shoulders inscribed CIX / KXK
Dimensions
  • Height: 1.9cm
  • Width: 2.2cm
  • Depth: 0.7cm
Style
Marks and inscriptions
inscribed CIX / KXK (The shoulders)
Object history
ex Waterton Collection
Production
Roman
Collection
Accession number
498-1871

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Record createdMarch 20, 2006
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