Bidspirit auction | MEDIEVAL GOLD POSY RING WITH

MEDIEVAL GOLD POSY RING WITH CHRISTIAN INSCRIPTION - Ca. AD 1500.A medieval gold ring adorned on the external surface with an inscription celebrating Christ, which reads “JESUS+NAZARENUS+JUDE+REX+” (Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews). This likely references the tablet affixed to Christ’s cross during the Crucifixion.Size: D:17.53mm / US: 7 1/4 / UK: O; Weight: 4.6gProvenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a Mayfair private collection of Mr. P. S., formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.