Memento mori ring

Made:
1725

Metal momento mori finger ring, set with 1 large square transparent stone with a skull underneath, and a small square transparent stone either side of large stone, bears inscription on band, 1725

Details

Category:
Wellcome (general)
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A641556
Materials:
gold, ? material, pinchbeck, ? material and mineral
Measurements:
diameter 22 mm
type:
finger rings

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