The Cleveland Museum of Art

Collection Online as of December 21, 2025

Signet Ring

c. 1550–1600
Diameter: 1.8 cm (11/16 in.)
Location: Not on view

Did You Know?

When pressed into hot wax, a reverse image of the seal would be revealed.

Description

This type of multiple sided signet ring was popular in the later half of the 17th century.
  • Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wade, Cleveland.
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Source URL:

https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1916.125