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The Meaning of the Ring, from Memento Mori to Marriage
Rings are one of the most personal and oldest human adornments, evolving in complexity with metalwork techniques and the gemstone trade. Treasures and Talismans: Rings from the Griffin Collection now at the Cloisters branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art explores over 50 examples of rings from antiquity to the Renaissance, and their significance in love, devotion, and remembering mortality.
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