Fede ring

Unknown

The Victoria and Albert Museum
London, United Kingdom

This ring combines the ancient fede( faith ) motif of two hands clasped together, with another motif depicting two hands holding a heart.These symbols signified love and fidelity. It is likely that this ring was a love token, representing everlasting love, or perhaps a betrothal ring. Fede rings were made all over Europe in the Middle Ages.

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Details

Title: Fede ring
Creator: Unknown
Date Created: 1400/1500
Location: Italy
Physical Dimensions: Height: 1.2 cm, Width: 2.5 cm, Depth: 2.7 cm, Diameter: 2 cm Internal
Medium: Silver, engraved

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