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Finger Ring

7th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Finger Ring
  • Date: 7th century
  • Geography: Made in Northern France
  • Culture: Frankish
  • Medium: Copper alloy, glass cabochon
  • Dimensions: Overall: 1 1/8 x 13/16 x 3/8 in. (2.9 x 2 x 1 cm)
    bezel: 3/8 x 3/16 in. (1 x 0.4 cm)
  • Classification: Metalwork-Copper alloy
  • Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
  • Object Number: 17.191.297
  • Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters
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