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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: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.NJ 73
• Date: 16th century
  
• Material: Gold; ruby
  Ring, finger
  
• 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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