Silver ring from the Himalayan region.
Made of high grade silver and a big red glass bead.
From the first half of the 20th century.
Provenance: Belgian private collection.
Dimensions:
Top of the ring: 2,8 cm
Size of ring: US 7 (17,25 mm inner diamenter)
Literature:
“Bagues ethniques d’afrique, d’Asie et d’Amerique”, van Cutsem, Anne, Skira, 2000, p. 155
“Ethnic jewellery and adornment” Daalder, Truus, Ethnic Art Press, 2009, p. 291
“Ethnic jewellery from Africa, Asia and the Pacific Islands”, The pepin Press, 2002, p.173
“Jewellery of Tibet and the Himalayas”, Clarke, John, Harry N. Abrams. Inc publishers, 2004, p. 25
“Traditional jewelry of India”, Untracht, Oppi, Harry N. Abrams. Inc publishers, 1997, p. 155
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