Posy Ring “A Verteuous Wiffe Prolongeth Liffe”

17th century
Not on view
On loan to The Met
This work of art is currently on loan to the museum.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Posy Ring “A Verteuous Wiffe Prolongeth Liffe”
  • Date: 17th century
  • Culture: British
  • Medium: Gold
  • Dimensions: Circumference 63 mm.; weight 8 g.; US size 10 ½ ; UK size U ½
  • Classification: Metalwork-Gold
  • Credit Line: Griffin Collection
  • Object Number: L.2015.72.46
  • Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters