Antique Fine Amulet – Double Ring – Rajasthan, India

Early to mid 20th century. Silver grams 16,8 (0.59 oz). Cm. 3,4 high x 4,0 width (1.34″ x 1.57″); inner diameter cm. 1,7 and 1,8 (0.67 – 0.71”); US size 7.25 and 8.00.

According to oral tradition, the three-sphere motif evokes the husband, the wife and the son; this ring is an amulet through which the renewal of generations is propitiated.

For more information and similar examples, see “A World of Rings” by Anne van Cutsem, page 137.

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