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Nun's finger-ring
1400/1600
Tallinn City Museum
Tallinn, Estonia
Nun’s golden finger ring which she received after giving the eternal vow. This ring was found in the Convents’ courtyard. It may have been hidden there during the Livonian War.
Christ on the cross is depicted on the front side of the ring.
In addition, the inside of the ring is decorated.
It was found during the archaeological excavations in Pirita Convent in 1978,
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Details
- Title: Nun's finger-ring
- Date Created: 1400/1600
- Location Created: Pirita Convent, Tallinn, Estonia
- Physical Dimensions: weight 11.95 g; diameter 22 mm
- External Link: View in Estonian Museums Public Portal
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