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1400-1499 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This ring was described as Hispano-Moresque, acquired at Granada, when it was given to the Museum in 1930.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Bronze and niello
Brief description
Bronze ring with geometric design with traces of niello, Granada (Spain), 1400-1499.
Physical description
Bronze ring with a flat square bezel and incurved shoulders. The bezel and shoulders are engraved with geometric patterns which show traces of niello. There are lines engraved on the shank, in the centre of the back.
Dimensions
  • Height: 23.3mm
  • Width: 23.0mm
  • Depth: 14.3mm
Credit line
Given by Dr WL Hildburgh
Summary
This ring was described as Hispano-Moresque, acquired at Granada, when it was given to the Museum in 1930.
Collection
Accession number
M.204-1930

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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