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Ring

Italian
19th century
Object Place: Europe, Italy

Medium/Technique Gold
Dimensions Overall: 0.6 x 2.2 cm (1/4 x 7/8 in.)
Credit Line William D. Boardman Collection—Gift of Mrs. Alice L. Boardman
Accession Number01.6137
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Jewelry
ClassificationsJewelry / AdornmentRings

DescriptionRing with twisted wire decoration and granulation. Probably a wedding ring. The raised surface ornamentation consists of rosettes made from seven gold balls alternating with small, truncated pyramids. The substrate consists of twisted wires and single gold ball enclosed by wires.
Marks Four marks stamped inside the ring.