Lapis lazuli - Silver - Statement ring - Lapis lazuli poison ring

Grab an Uzbek silver and lapis lazuli Tumark ring (35 g) Silk Road. Exceptional traditional ethnic ring "Tumark" (Carrier of amulets or religious scrolls) from the region of Uzbekistan (Central Asia). A large ethnographic piece with superb guild craftsmanship, handmade in solid silver without a hallmark. Secret compartment: An oval, functional box with a side hinge and snap closure, historically intended to protect sacred writings. High-quality metalwork: Upper and side decoration executed with the complex traditional pierced filigree technique (shabaka) and centered cord borders. Excellent lapis lazuli: Features a dense mosaic of exactly 15 lapis lazuli cabochons of superior quality. The gems present an intense ultramarine blue, homogeneous with subtle flashes of natural pyrite, with no losses or restorations. 35 grams (a density/weight much higher than typical for pieces of this kind). Size: 17 Spain.. A magnificent collector’s piece for lovers of Silk Road art in impeccable condition. Shipped by certified mail from Spain and insured for its value.

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