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000-100-002-585-C
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Ring

This silver betrothal ring dates from the late 15th century.

The ring has a common hand-in-hand device. There are small nielloed panels around the hoop bearing the letters 'II IESUS NA' - a shortened form of the talismanic inscription 'Jesus of Nazareth, King of Jews'.

Rings such as this, with hand-in-hand designs, are known as 'fede' rings.


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Online ID: 000-100-002-585-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.NJ 61
Date: Late 15th century
Material: Silver. Inscription: IESVS NA
Dimensions: 28 mm H x 21 mm W x 8 mm depth
What: Ring, betrothal
Subject: Jewellery : finger rings (NMAS Classification)
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Description: Silver betrothal ring in the form of two hands clasped, inscribed "IESVS NA", late 15th century
References:
  • Caldwell, D. H. (ed). Angels, Nobles and Unicorns: Art and Patronage in Medieval Scotland. Edinburgh: NMS, 1982 
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