Ring

CultureAkan peoples
Titles
  • Ring
Date1800–1899
PlaceGhana, Africa
MediumGold
Dimensions15/16 × 7/16 inches (2.4 × 1.2 cms)

Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number97.1123
Not on view

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ProvenanceAlfred C. Glassell, Jr. (1913–2008), Houston, before 1997; given to MFAH, 1997.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Inscription: "BLANK ON.KUAW."

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Scan from photography for Glassell catalog
1895–1905
Gold
97.1242
Queen's Crown
c. 1890
Repousse gold, rubies, sapphires, diamonds, and gold leaf
2004.2256
King's Crown
c. 1890
Gold, rubies, sapphires, diamonds, and copper
2004.2255
Pendant
c. 19th century
Hammered gold
2006.542
Necklace
c. 1890
Gold, rubies, sapphires, and diamonds
2004.2263
Pair of Arm Ornaments
c.1890
Gold, rubies, sapphires, and diamonds
2004.2266.1,.2
Pair of Arm Ornaments
c. 1890
Gold, rubies, and diamonds
2004.2264.1,.2
Pair of Rings
1920–1930
Gold
97.1137.1,.2
Scan from photography for Glassell catalog
1895–1905
Gold
97.1228
Scan from photography for Glassell catalog
1925–1935
Gold
97.1142