27 décembre 2017
Ring with castle, maybe Italian, 2nd half of the 16th century
Ring with castle, maybe Italian, 2nd half of the 16th century. Gold, diamond, enamel. H 2.8 cm, W 2.3 cm. Gren Vault, VIII 102 © Dresden State Art Collections.
The rings of that time are characterized by a great variety of forms and themes and are mostly decorated with fine enamel ornaments and gemstones. Among the more rare examples with figurative motifs is this ring with a miniature replica of a castle.
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