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The flower-shaped bezel of this ring is flanked by two birds resting on scroll brackets. Parrots of this form are popular motifs found on South Indian ornaments, often seen in symmetrical pairs similar to this example. The flat platform of the bezel may have held another bird or three dimensional motif.
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Title: Ring
Date: 17th century
Geography: Attributed to India, Deccan
Medium: Gold
Dimensions:
Max. Diam. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm)
Diam. of bezel. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm)
Classification: Jewelry
Credit Line: Louis E. and Theresa S. Seley Purchase Fund for Islamic Art, 2008
Accession Number: 2008.565
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