[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Physical](https://indike.org/pramana/inp) › [Artefacts](https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact) › [Victoria and Albert Museum, London](https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact.vam) › Thumb ring # Thumb ring Thumb rings of this shape were originally used in archery as a way of releasing the bowstring accurately without injuring the hand. Thumb rings made with precious materials became emblems of royalty at the Mughal court in the 17th century and later. - **Kind:** artefact - **Date:** 1645–1654 CE --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact.vam.02522-is](https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact.vam.02522-is) · Pramāṇa