Lot 272: AN INSCRIBED ISLAMIC TALISMANIC AGATE IN A SILVER RING
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A signet ring featuring a large, oval, flat-topped translucent red carnelian stone. The carnelian is deeply hand-carved with an intaglio design featuring central Arabic calligraphy within a scalloped and floral-patterned border. The stone is bezel-set into a silver-coloured metal mount with a substantial shank. The shoulders of the ring are decorated with pierced openwork foliate and scroll motifs.
W UK, 11 US
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