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Posy rings

Unknown artist, 15th century

Lewes Castle and Barbican House Museum, Lewes

The group of rings were probably owned by the same person or a man and wife because there are two rings which carry the same inscription. On the external face it reads 'mon cuer entier' (my whole heart) and on the interior 'mon est desr' (is my desire). The four rings may have been exchanged as part of a wedding ceremony. The decoration of engraved flowers and leaves is the same on each rings.

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Title of artwork, date

Posy rings, 15th century

Date supported

2007

Medium and material

Gold

Dimensions

Diameter: 17mm to 24mm

Grant

4500

Total cost

10500

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