Old Turkoman ring with inscribed carnelian

Impressive old silver ring from Central Asia, with oval bezel.

A large carnelian inscribed in Arabic calligraphy is set in a wide silver band, a thin twisted wire running around the base of the stone. The band is decorated with spirals and silver braids. The whole ring have a soft and intense patina.

High-grade silver, and a big old carnelian bead on top.

From the 19th century or early 20th.

Dimensions:

Top of the ring: 4,8 x 3,5 cm
Ring size: 19,25 mm (inner diameter) or 9 1/2 (US size)

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