Hieroglyph Ring
Maker: Unknown
Gold and hair. Gold hoop, broadening at the shoulders. Long octagonal bezel with 'Re', a bridge, 'DAMA' and a flame in fretted metal, forming a hieroglyph of 'Répond à ma flamme'.
History note: Unknown before donor
Given by Miss Whitehurst of Hertford
Method of acquisition: Given (1836-07-27) by Whitehurst, Miss
18th Century, Late-19th Century, Early
Production date:
before
AD 1836
Although the hieroglyph forms a French phrase, the ring is not necessarily French.
Part
composed of
hair
gold
Hoop
Depth 1.5 mm
Height 2 mm
Length 22 mm
Bezel
Height 4 mm
Length 28 mm
Width 17.5 mm
Accession number: M.6-1836
Primary reference Number: 45763
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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