Ring Item Number: 2878/22 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Wide, silver band with three round, dangling ornaments. Around the band of the ring there is a floral or quatrefoil design. On the front of the ring there is a triangular, crown-like extension with a loop at the tip. There is also a loop at the base of the crown from which a ring and three dangles are hanging. The dangling ornaments are all round with a loop to attach onto the ring.
Specific Techniques
This ring is made of German silver, and has been cast, hammered and polished.
Narrative
This ring is worn on a woman's baby finger.
Item History
- Made in Afghanistan ?
- Collected in Kabul, Afghanistan during 1976
- Owned by Tamarin Productions Inc. before May 4, 2011
- Received from Tamarin Productions Inc. (Seller) and Ruth Read Bequest (Funding source) on May 4, 2011
What
- Name
- Ring
- Identification Number
- 2878/22
- Type of Item
- ring
- Material
- silver metal
- Overall
- height 2.5 cm, diameter 1.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Pashtun: Kuchi
- Previous Owner
- Tamarin Productions Inc.
- Received from
- Tamarin Productions Inc. (Seller) and Ruth Read Bequest (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Afghanistan ?
- Collected in
- Kabul, Afghanistan
When
- Collection Date
- during 1976
- Ownership Date
- before May 4, 2011
- Acquisition Date
- on May 4, 2011
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2878/0022