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Ring

South German
19th century
Object Place: Europe, Germany

Medium/Technique Silver gilt
Dimensions Height x width (bezel): 1.6 x 1.8 cm (5/8 x 11/16 in.)
Height x width (shank): 2.1 x 2 cm (13/16 x 13/16 in.)
Credit Line William D. Boardman Collection—Gift of Mrs. Alice L. Boardman
Accession Number01.6074
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Jewelry
ClassificationsJewelry / AdornmentRings

DescriptionRing featuring a winged Saint Michael, standing on a dragon. The image of the figure is frontal with his right hand across his chest. The image is width-wise, and the setting is open. The shoulders have a shield-like applied decoration, and the wide shank has borders.