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title: Signet Ring of Childeric I
author: Unknown
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/17022/signet-ring-of-childeric-i/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 2023-02-09
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# Signet Ring of Childeric I

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## Image File

[![Signet Ring of Childeric I](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/17022.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/17022.jpg)

## Image Caption

A copy of the signet ring found in the [tomb](https://www.worldhistory.org/tomb/) of King [Childeric I](https://www.worldhistory.org/Childeric_I/) (c. 458-481), which bears his likeness. The original was lost in 1831 when the treasure from Childeric's tomb was stolen.

## Cite This Work

### APA
Unknown. (2023, February 09). Signet Ring of Childeric I. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/17022/signet-ring-of-childeric-i/>
### Chicago
Unknown. "Signet Ring of Childeric I." *World History Encyclopedia*, February 09, 2023. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/17022/signet-ring-of-childeric-i/>.
### MLA
Unknown. "Signet Ring of Childeric I." *World History Encyclopedia*, 09 Feb 2023, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/17022/signet-ring-of-childeric-i/>.

## License & Copyright

[Original image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:CHILDERICI_REGIS.jpg) by [**Unknown**](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:CHILDERICI_REGIS.jpg). Submitted by [Harrison W. Mark](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/harrisonwmark/ "User Page: Harrison W. Mark"), published on 09 February 2023. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.