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This silver ring brooch dates from around 1300. It is of the type that influenced the form of Highland brooches.

The brooch bears Latin inscription which translate as 'Jesus King of the Jews' and 'Hail Mary full of grace, pray for us'.

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• Online ID: 000-100-001-476-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.NGA 26
• Date: Around 1300
  
• Material: Inscription: IHESVS NAZARENVS REX IVDEORVM / reverse: AVE MARIA GRACIA PLENA ORA
  
• Dimensions: 70 mm Dia
  
• What:
• Subject: Jewellery - brooches with old-type pins (NMAS Classification)
  
• Who: Jesus Christ
  
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• Description: Flat circular brooch inscribed IHESVS NAZARENVS REX IVDEORVM and AVE MARIA GRACIA PLENA ORA
  
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