File:Byzantine - Signet Ring - Walters 572104 - View A.jpg
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Signet Ring
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Anonymous (Byzantine Empire) |
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| Title |
Signet Ring |
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| Description |
English: More than simply jewelry, signet rings were essential in the Early Byzantine period for sealing personal documents and validating wills and testaments. By the 6th century, most rings had a personal monogram, such as the block-letter format on this silver one that reads "of Mark". |
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| Date | 6th century (Late Antique) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Medium | silver | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dimensions | height: 1.2 cm (0.4 in); width: 2.6 cm (1 in); depth: 2.6 cm (1 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Accession number |
57.2104 |
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| Place of creation | Iran | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Credit line | Museum purchase, 1986 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Walters Art Museum:  Home page  Info about artwork |
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