{"product_id":"medieval-islamic-bronze-ring-rashida-11th-13th-c-ce-square-bezel-inscription","title":"Medieval Islamic Bronze Ring - 'Rashida' (ca. 11th–13th c. CE) EU 56 \/ US 7.75","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Medieval Islamic bronze ring named 'Rashida', with two registers of angular lettering in a square bezel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Engraving:\u003cbr\u003eTwo rows of angular lettering lie within a rectangular border on the raised near-square bezel. The device is mirror-reversed; the one-piece hoop is faceted and has a small knob at the back.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Medieval Islamic\u003cbr\u003eDating: ca. 11th–13th c. CE\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 56 \/ US 7.75\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Dark olive-brown patina across the hoop and bezel with earthen deposits lodged in the engraving; the angular lettering deeply cut, with surviving strokes distinguishable; light surface wear and small losses along the band, intact and complete\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Private collection of A.A., Copenhagen, Denmark.\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: CR-633-B\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity: Comes with certificate of authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestoration and Authenticity:\u003cbr\u003eThis piece has been cleaned, but the patina has been left intact. For those who prefer a refreshed look, a professional restoration service is available, reviving original detail while respecting historical integrity.\u003cbr\u003eIf you’d like to book a restoration, simply add the restoration option along with your order or book it as the additional product in my shop.\u003cbr\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003eThe raised square bezel and angular two-register lettering provide the basis for comparison with medieval Islamic inscription rings. Mirror-reversed lettering is consistent with a design intended to produce a forward-reading impression. No particular phrase or personal name can be read securely from the surviving strokes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo registers of angular lettering occupy the framed square bezel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/medieval-islamic-rings\"\u003eIslamic rings\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63875015082314,"sku":"CR-633-B","price":260.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/side-view-of-medieval-islamic-bronze-ring-rashida-showing-trapezoidal-shoulders-2.jpg?v=1791634284","url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.com\/products\/medieval-islamic-bronze-ring-rashida-11th-13th-c-ce-square-bezel-inscription","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}