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Ring
Western European
18th century
Medium/Technique
Gold, silver, and garnet
Dimensions
Height x width (bezel): 0.9 x 1 cm (3/8 x 3/8 in.)
Height x width (shank): 1.8 x 2 cm (11/16 x 13/16 in.)
Height x width (shank): 1.8 x 2 cm (11/16 x 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
William D. Boardman Collection—Gift of Mrs. Alice L. Boardman
Accession Number01.6066
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Rings
DescriptionRing with an engraved oval gemstone featuring two figures flanking a sculpture on a pedestal, possibly Haephaestus, the Greek god of forging. The stone is bezel mounted and flanked by two faceted garnets set in silver. The underside of the bezel is closed. The shoulders and shank have engraved decoration.