Multan Ethnic Ring – Silver with Blue Glass – Pakistan
Multan Ethnic Ring – Silver with Blue Glass – Pakistan
This silver ring, made in Multan, represents a classic type of regional jewellery decorated with powdered glass embedded in the metal surface. The band is covered with a band of floral ornamentation in the colour scheme characteristic of this centre: deep cobalt, turquoise and warm yellow. The arrangement of the decoration creates a repetitive rhythm of floral motifs running around the entire band.
The form of the ring is complemented by a side projection ending in a small decorative element, typical of traditional workshops in Multan. This characteristic detail is a recognisable structural feature of regional rings decorated with coloured glass.
The polychromy has retained good clarity and colour saturation, which is of great significance to collectors in the case of this type of jewellery. The ornamentation remains consistent and distinct across the entire visible circumference of the ring, and the silver surface has retained its natural character without any significant loss of decoration.
Rings of this type are among the most recognisable jewellery pieces from Multan and exemplify the traditional technique of decorating metal with powdered glass. This specimen retains the full clarity of the ornament and is a fine example of the classic style of regional jewellery from Pakistan.











