Description:

Central Asia, Afghanistan, ca. late 19th to mid-20th century CE. A lovely and wearable silver "tower" ring with a raised signet style face, featuring a floral motif. The slightly scalloped edges are etched with alternating linear markings, and the center has a low relief 8- petaled flower. The thick face is supported by two shoulder panels upon a broad band. The interior is flat and smooth from use, and the exterior shank has raised accents and a circular protrusion on the bottom etched with a X within a pentagon shape. Size (ring face): 0.8" W (2 cm); (band opening): 0.875" W (2.2 cm); silver quality: 90.2% to 91.6%; weight: 28.4 grams; US ring size: 9

Provenance: private Davis collection, Houston, Texas, USA; ex-Gerhard Hirsch Nachfolger Auction 277-280 - Ancient Objects, Coins, and Medals (February 8-11, 2012, lot 1310); ex-private Bavarian collection

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  • Condition: Minor nicks and abrasions. Mineral deposits in recessed areas of shoulders and face. Wearable. Dark patina and toning.

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