Finger ring, hinges open to show receptacle

Made:
1601-1700
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Gold and turquoise finger ring
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Gold and turquoise finger ring, in the shape of a finger ring which hinges open to show receptacle, possibly for poison, possibly Italian, 17th century

Details

Category:
Wellcome (general)
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A641576
Materials:
gold, ? material and turquoise
Measurements:
diameter 21 mm
type:
finger rings

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