6 rings, silver from Mauritania. - Mauritania (No reserve price)

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Six silver rings from Mauritania in Berber tradition, with niello inlays and maker's marks, dating to the early 20th century, total weight 39 g, sizes 16 to 20, from a private collection.

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Description from the seller

Lot of 6 Arabic rings.
Country of origin Mauritania.
Berber tribe
Silver rings with Niello inlays, widely used by Arab tribes.
Niello is a dark-colored mixture used especially to decorate silver.
It provides depth and contrast. The alloy is composed of silver, copper, sulfur, and lead.
Each ring with different engravings.
Very good condition
Acquired in 1960.
Different sizes from 16 to 20.
Total weight 39 grams.
Everyone with a jeweler's punch.
Height measurements 3 cm
2.2 cm
2.5 cm
3.3 cm
3 cm.
Private Collection

Lot of 6 Arabic rings.
Country of origin Mauritania.
Berber tribe
Silver rings with Niello inlays, widely used by Arab tribes.
Niello is a dark-colored mixture used especially to decorate silver.
It provides depth and contrast. The alloy is composed of silver, copper, sulfur, and lead.
Each ring with different engravings.
Very good condition
Acquired in 1960.
Different sizes from 16 to 20.
Total weight 39 grams.
Everyone with a jeweler's punch.
Height measurements 3 cm
2.2 cm
2.5 cm
3.3 cm
3 cm.
Private Collection

Details

No. of items
6
Country of Origin
Mauritania
Period
Early 20th century
Material
Silver
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
6 rings, silver from Mauritania.
Height
3 cm
Width
3 cm
Depth
3 cm
Weight
39 g
Provenance
Private collection
SpainVerified
23
Objects sold
Private

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