Lot Essay
Cf. M. Wenzel, 'Ornament & Amulet', Nasser David Khalili Collection of Islamic Art Vol XVI. No. 533 for a similar silver niello seal ring dated 1829-30 from Hyderabad
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Details
An antique gold personal seal ring of an Indian Nobleman
Dated 1808
The rectangular heavy gold ring with a finely chased inscription to the front bearing the name of a Raja of the Nayaka family, dated AH1223 (1808AD), with bevelled border, plain reverse and ridged hoop
The Nayaka family was one of the ruling dynasties of Southern India.
Dated 1808
The rectangular heavy gold ring with a finely chased inscription to the front bearing the name of a Raja of the Nayaka family, dated AH1223 (1808AD), with bevelled border, plain reverse and ridged hoop
The Nayaka family was one of the ruling dynasties of Southern India.
Special notice
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