Medieval "Five Wounds of Christ" Ring
A remarkable medieval finger ring with five flat panels that depict the five wounds suffered by Christ during the crucifixion: both hands and both feet, where they were nailed to the cross, and his torso where he was pierced by the lance of Longinus (here represented by a wound to the heart). By the time this ring was made during the latter half of the 15th century, Christianity had seen a shift away from the perception of Jesus as brave warrior king who conquered death to focus on the humanity and suffering of Christ.
Of a particularly heavy construction, the ring is crafted in silver with remnants of the original fire gilding still present in its crevices. The wounds appear simultaneously finely detailed and naïve, almost crude. The cleft heart with its two upper lobes and pointed base would have been a relatively new image when this ring was made, and the three drops of blood just below the wound are rather evocative.
Era: 15th Century, circa 1450-1500
Ring size: T 1/2 or 9.75 US
Width: 7.6mm
Weight: 11.4 grams
Marks: None, tested as silver with evidence of old fire gilding
Condition: Good antique condition. The gilding is mostly worn away - see images.
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[Last updated: 28th February 2026]
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