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Mourning Ring

Elmkin Hitchcock

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Mourning Ring by Elmkin Hitchcock. Ring with scalloped edges on band and on empty bezel setting; band decorated with acanthus leaves; pin through ring to hold in place on display; shiny, reflective metal presumed to be gold.

Artwork Details

Date
1758
Medium
Gold, garnet
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 560 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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