Keywords: Indian - Archer's Thumb Ring - Walters 421471 - Three Quarter.jpg Archers in Mughal India used thumb rings for protection and for greater accuracy in shooting their arrows Thumb rings made of precious materials like this example probably were never intended for actual use Instead they were given as gifts worn as personal ornaments and admired for their artistry century 17 Early Modern nephrite gold gems cm 1 9 4 2 3 1 accession number 42 1471 36303 Laura F Delano New York Walters Art Museum Henry Walters Bequest of Laura F Delano 1972 place of origin India Walters Art Museum license Mughal jewellery Jewellery in the Walters Art Museum Mughal art in the Walters Art Museum Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review |