"Renaissance Gold And Enamel Ring With A Spotted Dog. German, 16th Century."
A Renaissance gold and enamel ring with a spotted dog.
German, late 16th century.
Ring size M UK / 6 US.
A fine gold betrothal ring surmounted by a recumbent spotted dog between elaborate enamelled volutes.
As the faithful friend of man, the dog was adopted as a symbol of fidelity between lovers.
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