Ring stone
Category
Art / Sculpture
Date
Unknown
Materials
Carnelian
Measurements
15 mm (Width); 18 mm (Length)
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Kingston Lacy Estate, Dorset
NT 1257655
Summary
Ring stone, carnelian, two sided, bevelled and enamelled in white. Side A; emblematic scene (rebus?) depicting a wolf or dog drinking from stream, tree on the other side, the sun above flanked by two fruits, the letter 'A' below sun, 'ME' below dog. Side B; crown above the work 'patientia' in gothic lettering, scroll below.
Provenance
Found in apothecary's box (1256266) containing assorted intaglios and beads (1257641-1257663 inclusive).