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Gold signet ring

Unknown artist, 1400–1500

Signet ring with wreathed hoop of semi-circular section and a round bezel. The wreathed hoop bears the words: vous nest se par, the round bezel is engraved with the head of a sheep and the words iohan shepey. The isle of Sheppey is known for its sheep and people of that name appear in contemporary chronicles.

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Title of artwork, date

Gold signet ring, 1400–1500

Date supported

1989

Medium and material

Gold

Grant

1325

Total cost

5300

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