Ring

This gold finger ring was found at Dunkeld Cathedral in Perthshire. It dates from the 16th century.

The ring has a quatrefoil bezel set with an uncut ruby.

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Online ID:	000-100-002-588-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.NJ 73
Date:	16th century
Material:	Gold; ruby
Dimensions:	25 mm H x 20 mm W x 10 mm depth
What:	Ring, finger
Subject:	Jewellery : finger rings (NMAS Classification)
Who:
Where:	Scotland, Perthshire, Dunkeld Cathedral
Event:
Description:	Gold finger ring with a bezel containing an uncut ruby, from Dunkeld Cathedral, Perthshire, 16th century
References:	Caldwell, D. H. (ed). Angels, Nobles and Unicorns: Art and Patronage in Medieval Scotland. Edinburgh: NMS, 1982
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