Marriage Ring
Artist
Unknown
Dateprobably early 19th century
MediumGold: cast, granulation, appliqué
DimensionsDiam. 5/8 in. (1.6 cm)
ClassificationsMetal
Credit LineGift of Dr. and Mrs. William Jasper in honor of Mary Friedman
Object number82.7
On View
Not on viewSince medieval times rings have played a central part in both Jewish and Christian wedding rituals. Decorative rings of this type are often associated with Jewish communities in Italy.
ProvenanceCreated Italy, probably early 19th century. [Moriah Artcraft, Inc., New York]; sold to NCMA, 1982.
Published ReferencesAbram Kanof, A Guide to the Judaic Art Collection of the North Carolina Museum of Art (Raleigh: North Carolina Museum of Art, 1996), cat. no. 14, pp. 16, 30-31, illus. (b-w) 30.
Exhibition HistoryDurham, NC, Duke University Museum of Art, “Living Heritage: Jewish Ceremonial Art,” November 8, 1987-January 8, 1988, no. 37.
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