Bidspirit auction | SELJUK GOLD AND NIELLO RING

SELJUK GOLD AND NIELLO RING WITH TURQUOISE CABOCHON - Ca. 13th - 15th century AD. A gold and niello finger ring with a broad D-section hoop decorated with raised scrolling ornaments and nielloed panels. It supports an oval box bezel encircled by a niello frieze, with four prongs securing a turquoise cabochon. The underside bears a lozenge-shaped niello cartouche.Size: D:14.48mm / US: 3 1/4 / UK: G; Weight: 5gProvenance: Private UK Collection.This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.