Description: THE ITEM FOR SALE IS AANCIENT EARLY PERIOD ISLAMIC BRONZE SEAL RING INSCRIBED 7TH A.D. - 9TH A.D Nice hand-engraved bezel. This bronze cast ring came from the flourishing and famous workshops located in the Abbasid Caliphate (modern day Iraq). This ring has a shield shaped bezel and script often comprised of a religious blessing or blessing to bring protection and lucky to the wearer.It is a very early example with a knop to the back of the ring and triangular band seen on Roman and early Byzantine examples. This ring would have been worn round the neck on a cord or chain and is a seal in the true sense of the word as it only fits the tip of the finger. It would have been used on letters or wax seals and would probably belonged to a merchant or other person of good standing in the community. A small seal that packs a lot of history into it. It has not been polished or messed about with and retains its original smooth glossy bronze patina. If you are a collector of early Islamic history then do not miss this its a fantastic item you will not regret purchasing. Fine condition. Size internal diameter 12mm approximately and weighs 3.8 grams.Part of a private London collection gathered in the early 1970's. Extremely fine condition.SEE PICTURES FOR CONDITION A VERY NICE PIECE Thanks for looking.Feel free to contact me any time with any questions EASY PAYMENT METHODS PAYPAL, UK CHEQUE, POSTAL ORDER, OTHER BY ARRANGEMENT.I POST TO ALL WORLD LOCATIONSSPECIAL DELIVERY OPTION (on request) COMES WITH £500 COMPENSATION COVER. Please check other interesting items from my collection that I will be listing over the next few weeks THANKS FOR LOOKING:)
Price: 120 GBP
Location: ROSSENDALE, Lancashire
End Time: 2023-12-15T22:06:26.000Z
Shipping Cost: 11.29 GBP
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Returns Accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Primary Material: Bronze
Origin: Islamic/ Middle Eastern
Original/Repro: Antique Original
Product: RING
Region of Origin: Islamic/ Middle Eastern
Age: Pre-1800
