Ring (1) - Gold 22 kt - India - 19th century
A GOLD AND GLASS MIRROR RING (Arsi) South India 19th Century Size: US6. 5 Gold 22 Karat NOT tested or hallmarked but traditionally used. Weight: 8 grams A Gold ring in the form of an open lotus set with a mirror glass. When a couple married in India it was often the case that the groom had never seen the bride so it became customary for the bride to wear these mirror rings in order to show her face under her veil to the groom for the first time. Shipping La Poste tracking and insurance
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A GOLD AND GLASS MIRROR RING (Arsi) South India 19th Century Size: US6. 5 Gold 22 Karat NOT tested or hallmarked but traditionally used. Weight: 8 grams A Gold ring in the form of an open lotus set with a mirror glass. When a couple married in India it was often the case that the groom had never seen the bride so it became customary for the bride to wear these mirror rings in order to show her face under her veil to the groom for the first time. Shipping La Poste tracking and insurance
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