{"product_id":"medieval-islamic-silver-ring-seljuq-niello","title":"Medieval Islamic Silver Ring","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA rare medieval Islamic silver ring, dating to the 11th–12th century and most likely from Seljuk or Fatimid workshops, with comparable silver and niello rings known from regions such as Persia, Syria and Egypt.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe ring has a strong architectural form, the rectangular bezel is bordered with finely chased scrolling arabesque decoration, much of it retaining its dark niello infill. Four rounded applied bosses sit at the corners, giving the front a distinctive framed appearance. The shoulders are broad and concave, pierced and shaped with bold cut-out details, with further nielloed scrollwork continuing down the sides of the band.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eComparable examples are illustrated in \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eIslamic Rings and Gems: The Benjamin Zucker Collection\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (1987), including items 15, 16 and 39, where related silver and niello rings are attributed across the Fatimid and Seljuk worlds. The present example sits within that same medieval Islamic jewellery tradition, where geometric form, arabesque ornament and dark niello contrast were used to striking decorative effect.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe ring is made in silver and weighs \u003cstrong\u003e10.17g\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving it a particularly substantial feel. It is a \u003cstrong\u003eUK size K \/ US 5.25\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the band measuring approximately \u003cstrong\u003e4mm wide\u003c\/strong\u003e at the back and rectangular bezel measuring approximately \u003cstrong\u003e14 × 12mm\u003c\/strong\u003e. Condition is very good for its age, with surface wear, patina and minor irregularity throughout, as expected from a ring of this period. The niello decoration remains visible around the bezel and shoulders, and the structure is sound.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eA rare and highly characterful \u003cstrong\u003emedieval Islamic silver niello ring\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining bold medieval form, surviving arabesque decoration and an unusually wearable scale.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49268713718068,"sku":"1017810327","price":4759.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/DSC_1906.jpg?v=1787765056","url":"https:\/\/ravensburyantiques.com\/en-fr\/products\/medieval-islamic-silver-ring-seljuq-niello","provider":"Ravensbury Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}