Episcopal ring with the symbols of the four evangelists, The cast and embellished ring is rectangular at the top and decorated on the four sides with the symbols of the four evangelists: the angel (John), the winged ox (Luke), the eagle (Matthew) and the lion (Mark). The narrowing on both sides shows an eagle and two crossed keys, each decorated with three red stones. On the round side of the ring is an inscription that is largely worn: PA.. . IS (?). The rectangular (precious) stone contained in the ring is missing., anonymous, Italy, c. 1300 - c. 1500, brass (alloy), bronze (metal), gilding, h 4 cm × w 3.7 cm × d 2.8 cm
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Episcopal ring, symbols, four evangelists, cast, embellished ring, rectangular, top, decorated, four sides, angel, John, winged ox, Luke, eagle, Matthew, lion, Mark, narrowing, sides, two crossed keys, three red stones, round side, ring, inscription, largely worn, PA, precious, stone contained, missing, Italy, c, 1300, 1500, brass, alloy, bronze, metal, gilding
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