Ring

Unknown

late 19th–early 20th century · Silver; fire-gilded with enamel decoration and table-cut stone carnelian · Islamic Art

This flat-topped circular ring executed in three colored enamels is characteristic of jewelry produced in Multan, Pakistan. Similar rings are also worn by the Pashtun tribe of Afghanistan and Pakistan. Comparable rings fitted with mirrors instead of carnelians were worn by brides to glance at the groom during wedding ceremonies.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 19th–early 20th century

Medium

Silver; fire-gilded with enamel decoration and table-cut stone carnelian

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Gift of Marshall and Marilyn R. Wolf, 2009