Art Funded by you
Gold finger ring
Unknown artist, late 14th–15th century
Plain hoop ring of triangular section with inlaid inscription on the outer faces. The inscription has both a religious and tallismanic nature, and reads 'AVE MARIA GRACIA PLENA DOMI' and 'IESUS NAZARENUS REX IUDEOUM' (sic).
More information
Title of artwork, date
Gold finger ring, late 14th–15th century
Date supported
2004
Medium and material
Gold
Dimensions
Diameter 2.4 cm
Grant
3000
Total cost
6000
Content note: This object record is part of our archive and has not been updated since it was first published. It may contain inaccurate information or outdated language. Please get in touch if you think this record should be amended.
Get a National Art Pass and explore Moyse's Hall Museum
You'll see more art and your membership will help museums across the UK
National Art Pass offers available at Moyse's Hall Museum
Free entry and 20% off exhibitions
Art Funded by you FAQs
Why is this object record marked 'archive'?
Where can I see this work of art? Is it on display?
What is Art Fund's purpose?
How is Art Fund funded?
What type of funding do you offer?
What does the acquisition grants programme support and who can apply?
How many works of art has Art Fund helped museums to acquire?
I’m a curator/researcher/arts professional and would like to find out more about this work, how do I get in touch?
I’m a journalist and would like to contact Art Fund about this work, how do I get in touch?
I would like to donate a work of art to a museum. What do I need to do?
I'd like to leave a gift to Art Fund in my will. How can I do this?
Contact us
If you have a question about a work of art in our archive, please contact the Programmes team. We’ll be happy to answer your enquiry.