Rings
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| Place of origin |
These rings were acquired in Tehran in 1876 as part of a large collection of Persian art.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Parts | This object consists of 22 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Silver set with engraved stones and glass |
| Brief description | 22 silver seal rings set with stones inscribed in Arabic characters, Persia. |
| Object history | Acquired in Tehran by Major-General Sir Robert J. Murdoch Smith as part of the collection of Jules Richard (1816-1891). |
| Summary | These rings were acquired in Tehran in 1876 as part of a large collection of Persian art. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 668:1 to 22-1876 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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