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LOT 2016
Silver-Coloured Metal Ring with Calligraphic Gem
LATE 20TH-21ST CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 in. (20.19 grams, 28.17 mm overall, 20.55 mm internal diameter (approximate size British U, USA 10, Europe 22.52, Japan 21)).
With broad hoop and vertical ribbing to the shoulders, plaque with inset cloison, nastaliq calligraphic text on a field of flowers and tendrils.
Provenance
Private collection, UK.
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