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Betrothal ring


Fede ring
Italian
15th–16th century
Object Place: Europe, Italy

Medium/Technique Silver
Dimensions Height x width (bezel): 7/16 x 9/16 in. (1.1 x 1.4 cm)
Height x width (shank): 11/16 x 5/8 in. (1.7 x 1.6 cm)
Credit Line William D. Boardman Collection—Gift of Mrs. Alice L. Boardman
Accession Number01.5969
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Jewelry
ClassificationsJewelry / AdornmentRings

DescriptionBetrothal ring with clasped hands. Engraved decoration outlining knuckles of right hand and overlying fingers of left hand.
Marks Marked on outside of shank