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Written by: Aiko ClarkeEditor · Jewels & Gemstones
Asian Art · Catalogue no. 36305
OmanRing
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byCleveland Museum of Art
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Silver finger-ringers were gifted or worn by both Omani men and women in a <em>Zār</em> ceremony to ward off evil.
| Artist / Maker | Oman |
|---|---|
| Date | early 1900s |
| Culture / Origin | Oman |
| Medium | silver |
| Dimensions | Diameter: 4.2 cm (1 5/8 in.) |
| Department | Indian and Southeast Asian Art |
| Type | Jewelry |
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