塞爾柱王朝伊斯蘭石榴石戒指

A superb Islamic gold and garnet stirrup ring dating from the 12th century Seljuk Dynasty. The truncated conical bezel is set with a natural pyramidal form garnet stone held in place by 14 wedge-shaped prongs soldered against the outside of the high karat gold bezel.

The exterior of the ring is finely engraved with circles containing swirling bands of trefoils and arabesque motifs. The hollow shank, of semi-circular cross section tapers towards the back.

For similar referenced examples rings see items 51-54 in ‘Islamic Rings and Gems: the Benjamin Zucker Collection’ (1987). For a similar referenced auction example see Bonham's 2012 Islamic and Indian Art sale (https://www.bonhams.com/auction/19960/lot/69/a-seljuk-nielloed-gold-ring-with-turquoise-seal-persia-12th-13th-century/).

The Seljuks, a Turkish dynasty of Central Asian nomadic origins, became the new rulers of eastern Islamic lands following the defeat of the powerful Ghaznavids at the Battle of Dandanakan (1040). Under the Seljuk sultanate, the region enjoyed a period of material and cultural prosperity.

UK size K/US size 5.25, 2.92g high karat gold tested as 21K. Garnet measures 5mm in diameter. This ring is in good overall condition despite its immense age, the stone is securely set and the front of the ring is in perfect shape whilst the back of the ring is quite dented, which is not unsurprising considering the hollow nature of the shank.

A truly unique and rare collectors piece. The stone really glows in sunlight. Please message for more photos!

在伊斯蘭世界，從波斯、中亞到安納托利亞與黎凡特，戒指是一個人最私人的物品之一。它們用作簽署文件的印章、護身的護符，以及信仰的標記；鑲嵌其上的硬石常刻有主人的名字、虔敬的語句或《古蘭經》經文。

伊斯蘭戒指橫跨多個王朝，包括塞爾柱、帖木兒與薩法維王朝。11 至 13 世紀的塞爾柱金匠技藝尤為精湛，以烏銀（一種黑色鑲嵌）與細緻的金珠粒工藝加工金銀。紅玉髓、瑪瑙、石榴石與青金石是最受青睞的寶石，常刻以優雅的庫法體或納斯赫體書法。每一枚都是可以佩戴的小小歷史。

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