in the style of the Mughal/ Deccani 17th Century, the ring set with rubies, surmounted by a bird, its plumage set with diamonds and rubies, its ruby beak holding on to a pearl pendant, its breast engraved with repeat motif pattern and a band of pseudo inscription - the bird 6.5 cm. long

Note: This ring can be compared with a drawing by William Burgess of a hawking ring reputed to have once belonged to Tipu Sultan, see Usha R Bala Krishnan et al, Indian Jewellery: Dance of the Peacock, India, 1999, p. 195, no. 150.

Bonhams. ISLAMIC & INDIAN ART, 12 Oct 2006, London, New Bond Street