Dark Dove We Were All Ghosts Enamel measures

Enamel measures

which is rare in my work

The sun didn't seem right

"Misericordiae" which translates to "Mercy

Elongated handmade S-hook clasp

Dark Dove We Were All Ghosts Enamel measuresA mourning dove is felled with a golden arrow. Size 10 The face of the ring measures about . 75" x 1. 25" Hand painted Solid sterling silver, 23. 5k gold, vitreous enamel Inscribed with the phrase, "Tempus Brevis" which is Latin for "Time is Brief" Wheat detail flanks the inscription The motif of flightless and felled birds has recurred in my memento mori work throughout the pandemic; these sad symbols represent a heaviness of spirit and a call for