Finger Ring

Unknown

6th century · Gold (ring and setting); silver-gilt (central inlaid disc) with ... · Medieval Art

Most rings were purely decorative in nature, sometimes using Christian symbols. Others, with monograms or names, also served as seals for impressing documents.

Artist

Unknown

Date

6th century

Medium

Gold (ring and setting); silver-gilt (central inlaid disc) with ...

Culture

Frankish

Department

Medieval Art

Credit line

Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917