Ring with Emerald

19th century

Not on view

Emeralds were a favorite gemstone of the Mughal emperors, and were brought into India by the Portuguese through Goa from the new world, especially Colombia. This ring, with its large, flat cut emerald and red, green and white enamel on the verso illustrates a continuity of these earlier Mughal tastes and techniques.

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Provenance

Title: Ring with Emerald
Date: 19th century
Geography: Attributed to India, Jaipur
Medium: Gold; set with emerald, foiled; enamelled on verso
Dimensions: H. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm)
W. 7/8 in. (2.2 cm)
Classification: Jewelry
Credit Line: Gift of George Blumenthal, 1941
Object Number: 41.100.119
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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