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
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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 created | June 24, 2009 |
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