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Ring
Italian
19th century
Object Place: Europe, Italy
Medium/Technique
Gold and carnelian
Dimensions
Height x width (bezel): 11/16 x 11/16 in. (1.7 x 1.7 cm)
Height x width (shank): 9/16 x 3/4 in. (1.5 x 1.9 cm)
Height x width (shank): 9/16 x 3/4 in. (1.5 x 1.9 cm)
Credit Line
William D. Boardman Collection—Gift of Mrs. Alice L. Boardman
Accession Number01.5989
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Rings
DescriptionRing with a hollow square bezel set with a carved stone head. The head is in high relief. The stone appears to be carnelian with a brownish-gray substrate. The oval cameo is bezel-set on a hollow cushion. The convex underside is closed. On one quadrant is an engraved 'C' next to a sun with rays. The opposite quadrant has three engraved letters 'N E Y'. Both shoulders have engraved striations and scalloped borders. The center of the shank is raised and there is solder repair where the shoulders meet the bezel.