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Ring
Eastern European
18th century
Object Place: Europe, Russia
Medium/Technique
Silver, enamel
Dimensions
Height x width (bezel): 9/16 x 9/16 in. (1.5 x 1.5 cm)
Height x width (shank): 11/16 x 13/16 in. (1.8 x 2.1 cm)
Height x width (shank): 11/16 x 13/16 in. (1.8 x 2.1 cm)
Credit Line
William D. Boardman Collection—Gift of Mrs. Alice L. Boardman
Accession Number01.6178
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Rings
DescriptionRing with raised bezel and mounts for five stones. All stones (or crystals) are missing. The central mount has a large, dome-shaped base. This is soldered onto a scalloped, square element with an openwork gallery. On the top of the gallery are four additional bezels separated by stacked, silver balls. The shoulders have champlevé enameling in a quatrefoil design. The enamel is missing. The shank is plain. Signs of wear on band.
ProvenanceWilliam D. Boardman Collection; 1901, gift of Mrs. Alice L. Boardman