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Summary
The ring's large size and lack of central ornamentation suggest that it was worn on the thumb. Each of the eight raised facets bears a letter of the inscription, IHESUS N (Jesus of Nazareth).
Tags
artwork
14th century jewellery
art of england
jewellery in the walters art museum
medieval metalwork in the walters art museum
walters art museum
Date
1300 - 1399
Source
Walters Art Museum
Link
Copyright info
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