Signet Ring
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Signet Ring

TitleSignet Ring
Datec. 1550–1600 16th century
Mediumgold
ClassificationJewelry
OriginEngland England
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineSignet Ring, c. 1550–1600. England. Gold; diameter: 1.8 cm (11/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wade, 1916.125
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Signet Ring” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated c. 1550–1600. It is executed in gold and classified as jewelry. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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