Tart Mold Ring
13th century
Medium
Gold and garnet
Dimensions
Diam.: 1.8 cm (11/16 in.)
Classification
ring (jewelry)
Department
Applied Arts of Europe
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
229965
Rights
Public Domain
About this artwork
Inspired by this shape’s resemblance to a pastry, English collectors in the nineteenth century named it tart mold ring. The pyramid-shaped bezel (setting) is embedded with a central stone that was cut to extend the ring’s geometric form.
About the Artist
Unknown
The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...