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Stirrup-Type Ring
13th century (Medieval)
This elegant gold stirrup-shaped ring, set with a small sapphire, was found near Botesdale, Suffolk.
Provenance
Provenance (from the French provenir, 'to come from/forth') is the chronology of the ownership, custody, or location of a historical object.
Provenance (from the French provenir, 'to come from/forth') is the chronology of the ownership, custody, or location of a historical object.
Collection of Warne, England, ca. 1830; John Hunt, Dublin, Ireland [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; purchased by Walters Art Museum, 1969.
Exhibitions
| 1979-1980 | Jewelry - Ancient to Modern. The Walters Art Gallery, Baltimore. |
| 1971-1972 | World of Wonder. The Walters Art Gallery, Baltimore. |
Measurements
3/16 x 7/8 x 1 3/16 in. (0.5 x 2.2 x 3 cm)
Credit Line
Museum purchase, 1969
Location in Museum
Accession Number
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In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
57.1986