Accession No
1927.1948
Description
Signet finger ring made of copper alloy, with a circular bezel and ring with an oval cross-section. The bezel is inscribed with the christograms 'IHR' and 'MA', with an engraved cross in between. A ropework groove border surrounds the central design.
Place
Europe; British Isles; England
Period
Medieval late 15th century 16th century
Source
Clarke, Louis Colville Gray [donor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1927.1948
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Copper Alloy; ?Bronze
Local Term
Measurements
Events
Context (Related Documents)
Handwritten label with object reads: 'Bronze Ring c.1500 Merchant's mark flanked by IHR and MA for Jesus and Maria.'
Event Date
Author: Alana Edgeworth
Context (Analysis)
English, according to D.M. Dalton
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Bronze ring with I.H.S+N.A. The last two letters probably stand for M.A. for Mary
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Accession Register: 'Bronze ring with cross and I*HS*NA'
Event Date 1927
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)
Description (Physical description)
Signet finger ring made of copper alloy, with a circular bezel and ring with an oval cross-section. The bezel is inscribed with the christograms 'IHR' and 'MA', with an engraved cross in between. A ropework groove border surrounds the central design.
Event Date 2/2/2024
Author: Alana Edgeworth
FM:45090
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