Iconographic gold ring, ca 1400

Description

Five paneled gold iconographic ring ca 1370-1400. God the Father and son , St Catherine with the wheel, St Joseph, an Mary , the fifth panel has Ihc enraved on it.
Devotional jewellery was displayed as the advertisement of the strength of faith of the owner. Jewelled crosses, enameled gold scenes of the crucifixion, gem encrusted pendants with enameled figures of some saints, rock crystal and gold amulets with saintly remains.
Ring size:”K” + 1/2 = US 5+1/2