Old Yemeni ring made of high-grade silver and probably a red synthetic material, decorated with filigree and granulation. The whole ring has an old and worn patina.
Rings with coral and carnelian were and are very popular in the area, as the color red has a protective meaning all around this region. If coral or carnelian is not available, red glass Work for the same purpose.
From the first half of the 20th Century. The “stone” might be a later replacement.
The size of the ring is 18 mm (inner diameter) – US size 7 3/4.
Weight: 11 gr.
References:
“Bagues ethniques d’afrique, d’Asie et d’Amerique”, van Cutsem, Anne, Skira, 2000
“Silver treasures from the land of Sheba”, Ransom. Marjorie, The american university in Cairo Press, 2014
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