Bidspirit auction | A MUGHAL CABOCHON-SET ROCK CRYSTAL

A MUGHAL CABOCHON-SET ROCK CRYSTAL OR GLASS ARCHER'S THUMB RING (ZIHGIR). - This Indian archer's thumb ring, or zihgir, is fashioned from carved translucent rock crystal or glass. The object features a broad profile with a pointed lip designed to protect the thumb during the release of a bowstring. The exterior surface is embellished with botanical motifs executed in the kundan technique, utilizing foil and wire settings. The decoration consists of alternating floral patterns, including five-petaled pointed flowers and six-petaled circular blossoms.