Betrothal ring
15th century
Object PlaceItaly
Medium/TechniqueSilver and niello
DimensionsHeight x width (bezel/central medallion): 11/16 x 9/16 in. (1.7 x 1.5 cm)
Height x width (shank): 15/16 x 7/8 in. (2.4 x 2.2 cm)
Height x width (shank): 15/16 x 7/8 in. (2.4 x 2.2 cm)
Credit LineWilliam D. Boardman Collection—Gift of Mrs. Alice L. Boardman
Accession number01.5976
On View
Not on viewClassificationsJewelry / Adornment
ProvenanceAbout 1892/1896, acquired in Europe by William Dorr Boardman (b. 1869 – d. 1896), Boston; 1896, upon his death, to his mother, Alice L. Putnam Boardman (b. 1840 – d. 1923), Boston; 1901, gift of Alice L. Boardman to the MFA. (Accession Date: May 29, 1901)
about 1455–65
15th century
19th century
11th–12th century
first half of 6th century