Engraved Gold Coiled Serpent Ring
Date19th - 20th century
MediumGold
DimensionsOverall: 7/8 x 1 1/4 in. (2.2 x 3.2cm)
ClassificationsJewelry
Credit LineGift of the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation. Courtesy of the Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art.
Object number57.122
DescriptionThis serpent-shaped ring is designed to coil around the wearer’s finger. The gold is lightly etched with a scale-like texture. Often seen as protective figures in the Hindu tradition, serpents were frequently incorporated into Mughal jewelry by the artists of many faiths (Jain, Hindu, Buddhist etc) working in the royal ateliers (workshops).On View
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19th century
19th - 20th century
