Description A BURMESE GOLD RING WITH RUBIES, MANDALAY PERIOD
Burma, 19th century. The ring top set with a large oval ruby, the shoulder set with two smaller round rubies surrounded by fine gold thread decorations, each small ruby appearing as a rose with the gold thread forming the stalk and leaves. Hallmarked at the bottom of the ring band.
Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above.
Condition: Excellent condition with few minor traces of age and wear.
Weight: 10.8 g
Dimensions: Size 2.6 x 2.6 cm, Inner Diameter 2.1 cm