Hieroglyph Ring
Maker: Unknown
Gold and hair. Gold hoop, broadening at the shoulders. Long octagonal bezel with 'Re', a bridge, 'DAMA' and a flame in fretted metal, forming a hieroglyph of 'Répond à ma flamme'.
History note: Unknown before donor
Given by Miss Whitehurst of Hertford
Method of acquisition: Given (1836-07-27) by Whitehurst, Miss
18th Century, Late-19th Century, Early#
Production date:
before
AD 1836
Although the hieroglyph forms a French phrase, the ring is not necessarily French.
Part
composed of
hair
gold
Hoop
Depth 1.5 mm
Height 2.0 mm
Length 22.0 mm
Bezel
Height 4.0 mm
Length 28.0 mm
Width 17.5 mm
Accession number: M.6-1836
Primary reference Number: 45763
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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