Plague doctor ring plague mask jewelry ring

Plague doctor, or plague doctor, is a wellestablished definition of a doctor in medieval and Renaissance Europe, whose main duty was to treat patients with bubonic plague, or "black death", especially during epidemics. Since 17th century, a distinctive feature of plague doctors has been a special protective suit with an original "nosy" mask resembling a bird‘s beak. Because of their specific appearance, as well as mystical aura they give, plague doctors had a noticeable impact on European culture, expressed, in particular, in appearance of corresponding character in Italian Commedia dell‘arte and famous Venetian mask resembling mask of doctor.

925 sterling silver with blackening.

Adjustable size from 17 to 23.
Average weight is 13 g.