Renaissance Silver ring with Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 380 - € 450
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Description from the seller
This is a magnificent Renaissance silver ring, dating from the mid 16th to early 17th century, with image of Jesus and inscription ”INRI”, meaning IESVS·NAZARENVS·REX·IVDÆORVM: “Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews,” emphasizing the importance of faith and devotion. Also a band with inscription IESUS NAZAREN REX IV. Such a ring was designed to be worn especially by bishops, abbots, and priests.
Material: silver
Date: Late Renaissance, mid 16th – early 17th century AD
Measurement: overall: 18 x 17 mm, ringsize: 16 mm (5,5 USA)
Condition: Extremely fine condition
International registered Delivery.
Provenance: The Supplier warrants that it has obtained this lot in a legal manner.
From a private Dutch collection collected since 1990's; acquired on the European art market in the 90's.
Important information:
The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally , provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged.
The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
This is a magnificent Renaissance silver ring, dating from the mid 16th to early 17th century, with image of Jesus and inscription ”INRI”, meaning IESVS·NAZARENVS·REX·IVDÆORVM: “Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews,” emphasizing the importance of faith and devotion. Also a band with inscription IESUS NAZAREN REX IV. Such a ring was designed to be worn especially by bishops, abbots, and priests.
Material: silver
Date: Late Renaissance, mid 16th – early 17th century AD
Measurement: overall: 18 x 17 mm, ringsize: 16 mm (5,5 USA)
Condition: Extremely fine condition
International registered Delivery.
Provenance: The Supplier warrants that it has obtained this lot in a legal manner.
From a private Dutch collection collected since 1990's; acquired on the European art market in the 90's.
Important information:
The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally , provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged.
The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
Details
Culture
Renaissance
Century/ Timeframe
16th / 17th century
Name of object
ring with Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews
Acquired from
Antique market
Year acquired
2021
Material
Silver
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
