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Multan Lapis Lazuli Silver Ring

Antique silver ring from Multan, Pakistan featuring a faceted lapis lazuli stone and traditional cobalt enamel decoration.
Origin: Pakistan
SKU: PI-1111
Antique silver ring from Multan, Pakistan featuring a faceted lapis lazuli stone and traditional cobalt enamel decoration.
SKU: PI-1111
Origin: Pakistan
  • Material type:
    srebro
  • Gemstones:
    lapis lazuli
  • Jewelry size:
    19 (59 mm)
  • Historical Status:
    zabytkowe
  • Condition:
    bardzo dobry
  • Length:
    4 cm
  • Width:
    4 cm
  • Height:
    1.5 cm
  • Weight:
    36.3 g

Multan Lapis Lazuli Silver Ring

This silver ring is decorated with deep cobalt enamel characteristic of traditional jewelry workshops from Multan in southern Pakistan. The geometric and floral ornamental pattern reflects regional decorative traditions commonly associated with ceremonial and talismanic jewelry of South Asia.

The central element is a multi-faceted lapis lazuli displaying natural pyrite inclusions that create subtle golden reflections across the surface. These mineral features confirm the authenticity of the stone and enhance its visual depth against the intense blue enamel background.

The domed structure of the ring corresponds with traditional talismanic rings worn across Pakistan, Afghanistan and northern India. Such objects often functioned as protective personal ornaments as well as markers of cultural identity and social presence.

A distinctive feature of the ring is the presence of small suspended metal bells attached around the perimeter of the dome. This detail appears in regional jewelry traditions and adds a ceremonial kinetic quality to the piece when worn.

The preserved enamel surface demonstrates the durability of traditional glazing techniques historically practiced in Multan workshops. The combination of silver, enamel and lapis lazuli forms a composition typical of early twentieth-century South Asian jewelry production.

This ring represents an authentic example of regional craftsmanship combining ornamental design with symbolic meaning. Pieces of this type are increasingly appreciated as collectible artifacts of traditional enamel techniques from Multan.