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Ring: M.20-1981

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Gilt bronze. Quatrefoil bezel with triangular projections between the foils, engraved with a circle in which is a black and white enamelled skull, surrounded by the engraved legend, 'Memento Mori'. Slender hoop, with a strap and buckle in relief on each shoulder.

Notes

History note: Unknown

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given by Unknown

Dating

17th Century, Early#
Circa 1600 - 1700

Components of the work

Decoration composed of enamel ( black and white)
Ring composed of gilt bronze ( probably)
Bezel Width 1.6 cm
Hoop Width 2.1 cm

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.20-1981
Primary reference Number: 119191
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 July 2020 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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