January Antiques & Decorative Arts
Lot 168: An Islamic Silver Ring with an Oval Agate...
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An Islamic Silver Ring with an Oval Agate Intaglio Engraved with Arabic Calligraphy.
A silver ring set with an oval agate intaglio of warm reddish-brown tone, finely engraved with Arabic calligraphy. The agate surface is further enriched with a dense field of small punched dots framing the inscription, creating a rhythmic and balanced composition. The stone is secured within a raised silver bezel surrounded by a beaded border.
Provenance: Part of a private gentleman’s collection, based in W London.
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