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The bezel is formed of stepped squares, the upper face being incised with a sunburst in imitation of an intaglio setting. The hoop, which is broken, develops a strong median ridge as it approaches the bezel.

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Document identity
localId
18808
label
Gold Plated Bronze Ring
core
obj
dtoType
object
pageCount
1
Source metadata
id
18808
contentType
object
stage
normalized
title
Gold Plated Bronze Ring
description
The bezel is formed of stepped squares, the upper face being incised with a sunburst in imitation of an intaglio setting. The hoop, which is broken, develops a strong median ridge as it approaches the bezel.
provenance
Henry Walters, New York [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Sadie Jones (Mrs. Henry Walters), New York, 1931, by inheritance; Mrs. Henry Walters Sale, Joseph Brummer, New York, 1941; Walters Art Museum, 1941, by purchase.
date
6th century
rightsUri
CC0
language
en
genreSpecific
Gold, Silver & Jewelry
rings
imageCount
1
pageCount
1
source
import
dimensionsRaw
Diam: 1 1/4 in. (3.18 cm)
Source extras
med
bronze, gold plate
creator_ids
2386
collection_ids
MED
JWL
exhibition_ids
2054
2513
2704
Single page context
seq
1
pageIndex
0
type
photo
mediaId
aaa621cbd870b25e