Bronze Jesuit Finger Ring

Jewelry

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Frances M. Maguire Art Museum

Name/Title

Bronze Jesuit Finger Ring

Entry/Object ID

2005.1.4

Description

17th-c. bronze ring engraved with the monogram of the Society of Jesus (IHS).

Use

Given as gifts by the Jesuits to the Susquehannock, Huron, and Iroquois Indians in PA and farther north.

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1640 - circa 1680

Time Period

17th Century

Place

Country

France

Region

Western Europe

Continent

Europe

Material

Bronze

Interpretative Labels

Label Type

Credit Line

Label

Saint Joseph's University Purchase