An Islamic silver and agate ring of 'Safavid' type
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An Islamic silver and agate ring of 'Safavid' type

Closed9 October 2012

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GBP 2,750

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An Islamic silver and agate ring of 'Safavid' type
The circular chalcedony bezel engraved with Thuluth script giving the names Muhammad, Ali, Hassan, within a gold bezel engraved with triangular shaped dot decoration, the silver hoop with appliqué gold shoulders engraved with scroll and foliate decoration, the hoop with pointed base, the reverse of the bezel with engraved lozenge shaped motif, India or Iran, 15th century

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