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Jewish Betrothal Ring
Artist: Italian
Location: Jewish Museum
Date: 16th - 17th Century
Materials: gold filigree with enamel
Dimensions: diameter: 3.5cm
Gift:
Review number: 1058 (1937)
Provenance:
Goldschmidt-Przibraia, Mensing
Description:
Betrothal rings from northern Italy were common in the Jewish community between the sixteenth and eighteenth century. These adornments were far too large for actual wear - instead they were used more for ceremonial purposes. A bride-to-be would receive this from her fiancé one year before the marriage. The ring is illustrated with a gold filigree with large central bosses and small border bosses in blue and white. Its blue enamel roof is engraved with the Hebrew letter for 'Good Luck.'
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