Shah Jahan's thumb ring
Thumb rings of this type were originally used in archery as a way of releasing the bowstring accurately without injuring the hand. This example belonged to the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan.
- Kind
- artefact
- Date
- 1632 CE
Thumb rings of this type were originally used in archery as a way of releasing the bowstring accurately without injuring the hand. This example belonged to the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan.