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Western European
19th century
Object Place: Europe, France
Medium/Technique
Silver, painted ivory, glass
Dimensions
Height x width (bezel): 7/8 x 13/16 in. (2.2 x 2 cm)
Height x width (shank): 5/8 x 13/16 in. (1.6 x 2 cm)
Height x width (shank): 5/8 x 13/16 in. (1.6 x 2 cm)
Credit Line
William D. Boardman Collection—Gift of Mrs. Alice L. Boardman
Accession Number01.6188
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Rings
DescriptionRing with ivory miniature depicting a woman with clasped hands. The woman is framed at the sides by two trees. The background is sky blue. Surrounding the miniatures is imitation, beaded wire decoration. There is a central rivet under the bezel. The shoulders have stylized, engraved decoration.
ProvenanceWilliam D. Boardman Collection; 1901, gift of Mrs. Alice L. Boardman to the MFA.