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Cabalistic ring
Probably Italy
14th/15th century
Silver ring with inscriptions on the circular hoop. The first half of the inscription stands for "In nomine Patris et Filii et Spiritus Sancti, Amen" (In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost); the second half has not been explained
17.53 mm internal ring diameter; 6.3 g weight
Bought in Rome, 1870
Presented by Dr C.D.E. Fortnum in honour of Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee, 1897; WA1897.CDEF.F367
Taylor & Scarisbrick, Finger Rings from Ancient Egypt to the present day, 1978, no. 257
Cabalistic: With secret or hidden meaning