Lot 663

Multan Enamel Silver Lapis Ring, Pakistan / Afghanistan

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Multan Enamel Silver Lapis Ring, Pakistan / Afghanistan

Estimate: $400 - $600

Starting Bid: $175

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by Artemis Fine Arts
July 30, 2026 8:00 AM MDT
Live Auction
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Louisville, CO, US 80027

Central Asia, Pakistan / Afghanistan, ca. mid to late 20th century CE. A silver alloy ring featuring a round inset of deep blue lapis lazuli, encircled by a band of enamel in turquoise, red, and black hues. The broad circular bezel is adorned with Multan enamel, a traditional South Asian craft known for its heat-fused colors and geometric motifs. The gemstone's color and pyrite-flecked surface are consistent with lapis sourced from Afghanistan's Badakhshan mines. Size of bezel: 2" Diameter (5.1 cm); band interior: 0.75" Diameter (1.9 cm); US ring size 8; silver quality: 36% to 47%; weight 50.4 grams

Provenance: private Anahola, Hawaii, USA collection, acquired 1970s to 1990s

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Item # 197928

  • Condition: The ring is in overall fair to good vintage condition, showing losses and pitting to the enamel inlays along the band. The lapis lazuli stone is intact and in excellent condition, displaying its characteristic deep blue hue. The silver alloy setting exhibits an attractive aged patina, and the band is slightly misshapen from wear but remains stable and comfortably wearable.

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