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Ring
Probably German
19th century
Object Place: Europe, Germany
Medium/Technique
Silver gilt, enamel
Dimensions
Height x width (bezel): 2.7 x 2.5 cm (1 1/16 x 1 in.)
Height x width (shank): 2.3 x 2.2 cm (7/8 x 7/8 in.)
Height x width (shank): 2.3 x 2.2 cm (7/8 x 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
William D. Boardman Collection—Gift of Mrs. Alice L. Boardman
Accession Number01.6011
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Rings
DescriptionRing featuring Saint George and the Dragon. The saint, dragon and irregular perimeter are enameled. There is also enamel decoration on the shoulder and shank. There are two small, enameled "gems" on the shoulders. The bezel is an openwork design, and the metal appears cast in one part.
Marks
An impressed mark under the shoulder