The Ancient 1601 Renaissance Silver Memento Mori Portrait Ring
Early 17th-century silver memento mori ring dated 1601 with engraved inscriptions and glass portrait bezel. A rare, wearable piece of historic symbolism.
Dimensions:
H-2.5 (cm)
Item reference:
131245-1844-4
Tip! This item's Ref-Code breaks down thus...
Item Ref Code:
131245-1844-4
Item No.
131245
- Dealer No.
1844
- Building No.
4
This item is located in
The Guardroom
Description
Memento Mori rings were a medieval tradition designed to remind the wearer of the preciousness of life. Often given or made after a death, these rings ask you to reflect upon your life for a moment and 'remember you will die', sometimes with that exact phrase in Latin, 'memento mori', on the ring. To one side of this ring is the engraved initials 'PNS' and the year '1601', to the opposite side it appears to read 'EIVIL' and 'MORI'.
This ring, circa the Early 17th Century, tests as silver and has light marks, commensurate with age.
Please find the Jewellery Assessment Report, (see the end image in the gallery) for more detailed information.
An exceptional piece of interesting memento mori jewellery in fully wearable condition.
Provenance: Acquired from an established BNTA and AIAA registered ancient art dealer. Formerly in the collection of a Tyne & Wear gentleman; acquired on the European art market.
Specifications
- Item reference : 131245-1844-4
- Dimensions : H-2.5 (cm)
- Colour: Silver
- Material: Silver
- Period: 1600 - 1630, C17th (Early)
- Condition: Fair, wear to the inset portrait, light scratching to the band
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