Lot 265: AN INDIAN ARCHER RING IN NEPHRITE JADE WITH GOLD KUNDAN DECORATION, 18TH - 19TH CENTURY

An archer ring, or zihgir, of characteristic asymmetrical teardrop form, carved from a dark green hardstone resembling nephrite jade. The decorative scheme is executed in gold foil inlay using the kundan technique, depicting a flowering plant with a central five-petaled blossom, a bud, and individual leaves along the sides. The central bud is set with a small, irregularly cut colourless stone. A white metal binding secures the edges and is finished with a ribbed wrap at the rear of the band.

L: 5cm