Saxon & Medieval — Late Medieval; 15th century
Finger ring
Gold finger ring with a flat loop and engraved on the outside with three zones of diagonal lines between which are the French words 'nul sy byen' (meaning 'none so fair') in black letter. Each word is flanked by foliage. This would have been a lover's gift.
- Category:
- Saxon & Medieval
- Object ID:
- 80.421
- Object name:
- finger ring
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- Artist/Maker:
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- Production date:
- Late Medieval; 15th century
- Material:
gold
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 15 mm, T 4 mm (overall)
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- On display:
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- Record quality:
- 80%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
- Image credit:
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- Creative commons usage:
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