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Fede ring
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Betrothal ring
Fede ring
Italian or German
15th–16th century
Object Place: Europe, Italy
Medium/Technique
Silver gilt
Credit Line
William D. Boardman Collection—Gift of Mrs. Alice L. Boardman
Accession Number01.5975
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Rings
DescriptionBetrothal ring with clasped hands and volutes on shoulders.
ProvenanceAbout 1892/1896, acquired in Europe by William Dorr Boardman (b. 1869 – d. 1896), Boston; 1896, upon his death, to his mother, Alice L. Putnam Boardman (b. 1840 – d. 1923), Boston; 1901, gift of Alice L. Boardman to the MFA. (Accession Date: May 29, 1901)