Bidspirit auction | AN INDO-PERSIAN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO RING

AN INDO-PERSIAN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO RING WITH INSCRIPTION - Iran or Northern India, Ca. 18th - 19th century AD. A silver ring with an oval carnelian intaglio, finely engraved in elegant nasta‘liq script. The inscription reads:??? ???? ?????? ?????? Translation: ”In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. My trust is in God, and my hope in Him is good.” The carnelian—a stone traditionally prized for its protective and spiritual qualities is set in a raised silver mount, its edges slightly bevelled and polished smooth. The surrounding band is embellished with delicately chased floral ornamentation, now softened by time and wear. Rings such as this were commonly worn as talismans or personal seals, bearing invocations of divine protection and reminders of faith. Size: D:17.53mm / US: 7 1/4 / UK: O; Weight: 10gProvenance: Previous property of a UK based Islamic art professional.