Lot 200: An Islamic Silver Ring with Red Agate Intaglio...
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An Islamic Silver Ring with Red Agate Intaglio Featuring Arabic Calligraphy.
A striking Islamic silver ring set with an oval red agate intaglio, finely engraved with flowing Arabic calligraphy arranged in horizontal registers. The script is carved in relief within a recessed field, the polished surface of the stone displaying a rich translucent red tone when held to the light. The agate is mounted in a smooth, high-sided silver bezel, with the shoulders of the ring adorned with applied foliate motifs in a contrasting tone.
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