An Islamic gold ring
Lot 359

An Islamic gold ring

Closed9 October 2012

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GBP 2,375

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An Islamic gold ring
The tear-shaped bezel of box section, engraved with trellis work and positive script, the sides and bevelled reverse engraved with stylised dot and X shaped motifs, the hoop with cross and lozenge shaped motifs, and raised knop with engraved striations, Iran, possibly 15th/16th century, finger size D½

Private collection, Germany; acquired 1960-1981, and thence by descent to the present owner.