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Rings
attributed to Johann Heinrich Schepp, c. 1775 - c. 1788
Before the 19th century, men wore different types of rings to underline their power, wealth and prestige. The wearers of these particular rings were a bishop of the Catholic Church, a Dutch diplomat, and an administrator in Stadholder William V’s treasury. Today, wedding rings and signet rings still indicate their wearers’ social status, but often in more austere forms.
- Artwork typering (sieraad)
- Object numberNG-470
- Dimensionsheight 3.4 cm x width 2.1 cm x diameter 2.2 cm
- Physical characteristicsintaglio: carneool; ring: goud