Medieval 'Praying Hands' Silver Ring Brooch
Silver gilt, 0.91 grams; 23.66 mm. Circa 14th AD. A very nice eclesiastically inscribed praying/clasped hands ring brooch, inscription not translated. Good very fine condition with much of the original gilding still remaining. From an old collection.
Clasped hands represent Concordia, the Roman goddess of agreement, understanding and marital harmony. Used by the Romans and for centuries after this image was very much in favor during the middle ages as a tribute to devotion or marriage.