PLEASE NOTE: as with other silver beads of this style
Cáo Jǐng Xiū is represented as a fancy dressed member of the Imperial of Jung Dynasty court
Center fluted silver bead is 16mm diameter x 12mm wide
These hollow metal beads average 11-13mm long x 16mm diameter with 1mm hole
Cool circular brass (or bronze) pendant/belt or hair ring from the Tuareg people of Mauritania
Afghan Ring, Niello Technique cameroon PLEASE NOTE: as with otherAmazing vintage Afghan ring with the niello technique of silver surface treatment, Islamic writing, "There is one God and the name of God is Allah". A stepped band, this ring is fairly light weight and very well made. Some niello pattern on the sides. Size 10, measuring 14mm across central rectangle x 16mm tall, band is 5mm wide. Beautiful workmanship, coin silver, excellent condition!