A rare and important Mughal jade Archer's ring inscribed 'Akbar Shah', India, dated 1009 AH/1600-1 AD - Photo Sotheby's

of characteristic form, composed of a light green jade with slight brown inclusions, engraved on the shaped outer face with 'Akbar Shah 1009' within a lobed medallion; 4.5cm. Estimation: 30,000 - 50,000 GBP

NOTE DE CATALOGUE: inscriptions
'Akbar Shah 1009 [AH] (1600-1 AD)

Sotheby's. Arts of the Islamic World. London | 03 oct. 2012 www.sothebys.com Sotheby's. Arts of the Islamic World. London | 03 oct. 2012 www.sothebys.com