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Ring


This ring was described as 16th-century Italian when it was acquired by the Museum in 1894. Its general appearance suggests that it may be Asian in origin


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Gold set with diamond, rubies, emeralds, pearls, turquoise
Brief description
Gold ring set with numerous gems
Physical description
Heavy gold ring with a conical bezel set with a central diamond surrounded by numerous other gems in a symmetrical pattern which runs down over each shoulder. The stones are separated by beaded strips which continue round the outside of the shank.
Summary
This ring was described as 16th-century Italian when it was acquired by the Museum in 1894. Its general appearance suggests that it may be Asian in origin
Collection
Accession number
31-1894

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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