This gold ring is a particularly fine example of a Medieval Islamic type which has a tapered rectangular bezel set with a dark carnelian engraved gem. The stone bears a calligraphic Kufic inscription below two braided knots. The flat carnelian is set in place by means of four sheet gold knots. 12th cent Islamic jewelry

This gold ring is a particularly fine example of a Medieval Islamic type which has a tapered rectangular bezel set with a dark carnelian engraved gem. The stone bears a calligraphic Kufic inscription below two braided knots. The flat carnelian is set in place by means of four sheet gold knots. 12th cent