A 16th century gilt 'Papal' ring
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A 16th century gilt 'Papal' ring

Fermé9 October 2012

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A 16th century gilt 'Papal' ring
The large ring set with an opaque dark green Roman paste rectangular panel, the heavy gilt mount engraved and decorated on the sides with the symbols of the evangelists in high relief, the hoop engraved with an armorial shield flanked by the inscription PIUS PAIX, circa 1580

Private collection, Germany; acquired 1960-1981, and thence by descent to the present owner.