Archer's Thumb Ring
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Archers in India used rings made of wood, bone, or leather to protect their thumbs and to control the bowstring when shooting arrows. Elaborately decorated thumb rings made of precious materials, like this example, were probably never intended for use in archery. Instead, they were given as gifts, admired for their artistry, and worn as personal ornaments, sometimes hung from a sash around the waist.For the latest information about this object, Archer's Thumb Ring, visit the Online Collection of the Walters Art Museum.
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Indian, Archer's Thumb Ring, 17th century (Early Modern), Walters Art Museum. CC0, GNU Free Documentation License.
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