Large Vintage Silver Kazakh Ring, Central Asia
An authentic vintage Kazakh ring from Central Asia, made circa 1970. This amazing high-grade silver ring is large and impressive with intricately patterned traditional engravings all around the shank. It is adorned with the traditional dark red glass cabochon so often seen on Kazakh jewellery. The setting for the cabochon is brass and there is further brass decoration on the shank. A beautiful old ring in good condition.
Date:
1970s
Material:
High-grade silver, brass & glass
Dimensions:
Head dimensions:
3.6 cm (l) x 2.2 cm (w)
Approximate ring size:
UK: V
USA: 10.5
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Weight:
18.6 g
Ref:
RNG-964
References:
Kalter, J. (1983) The Arts and Crafts of Turkestan. London: Thames and Hudson Ltd.
Tokhtabayeva, Shaizada. Origins and Formation of Kazakhs' Jeweler’s Art: National Kazakh jewellery. 2016
Geoffroy-Schneiter, B. (2011) Asian jewellery: Ethnic rings, bracelets, necklaces, earrings, belts, head ornaments from the Ghysels Collection. Milano: Skira. Photo on book.
Borel, F. (1994). The Splendour of Ethnic Jewelry. London: Thames and Hudson, P131
