Exceedingly fine and rare 15th century gold double iconographic ring
English circa 1450-70

The ridged bezel depicting the Virgin and Child to one side, St Christopher to the opposing side. Spiralled shank ‘black letter’ engraved JAS/PAR/FERT/MYR/RAM
- TUS/MEL/CHIOR - BALTA/ZAR AUR/UM
which translated to; Jasper brings myrrh, frankincense Melchior, Balthazar gold

On the underside of the head ANANI ZAPTA, a magical incantation

In excellent condition, with signs of porosity to the back of the shank resulting in small losses. The engraving is likely to have been originally enamelled, though no traces remain

5.7 grams
Finger size J ½ (US 5)

£40,000