Finger Ring with Annunciation Scene

Medieval

Ipswich Museum

1400

Inscribed 'A VOUS MA GRE'; a love-token. By an accomplished English goldsmith. The combination of the Annunciation scene and the lettering emphasises the pervasiveness of Christian thought in daily life.

• Medium: gold (67% pure) with silver in alloy
• Dimensions: 2 x 1 x 1 cm
• Grant Paid: £2500 ( Total: £8000)
• ArtFunded in: 1997
• Vendor: Anonymous

Provenance

Private Collection; found at Cove Hithe, Suffolk.

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