Carved entirely by hand into a two‑centimeter silver‑and‑gold setting that weighs just 30 grams, the ring carries a dizzying constellation of Russian imperial and cultural symbols. Under a microscope, viewers can pick out a double‑headed eagle, the imperial crown resting on a velvet cushion, the Kremlin’s Spasskaya clocktower, the onion domes of Saint Basil’s, a map of the Russian Federation, the Order of St. George cross—and even miniature references to the country’s space program. A spear clutched by a hair‑thin figure of St. George rises free of the surface, demonstrating what the artist calls “millimeter‑scale three‑dimensional chasing,” a technique he pioneered.
In a written statement provided to The Associated Press, Jangi said he conceived the piece as “a bridge from the Aryan plateau to the heirs of the Tsar—a conversational gift between civilizations.” He added that the motif‑packed composition took more than 1,400 hours under a binocular microscope to execute.
Art Moscow’s organizers expect more than 100 galleries and 10,000 visitors at this year’s edition, which runs through April 27 and features special sections on jewelry art and design—an apt stage for Jangi’s debut.
The ring will be shown in a custom, illuminated case that includes a high‑resolution digital microscope feed so fair‑goers can zoom into its sub‑millimeter details. No sale price has been disclosed; the artist’s studio says it is “open to institutional acquisitions” but intends to keep the work together with preliminary sketches and molds as part of a future traveling exhibition.
While the ring is Jangi’s first public work inspired by Russia, it continues a practice that has produced museum‑quality micro‑engravings on gemstones and precious metals for more than two decades. A 2016 Iranian television documentary, “Ma’refat‑e Honar” (“The Knowledge of Art”), credited him with reviving and modernizing three‑dimensional chasing for a new generation.
Art Moscow opens to VIPs on Tuesday and to the general public Wednesday.
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