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Rare & Beautiful Medieval Jerusalem Bronze Ring – Stylized Kufic Arabic Inscription (11th–13th c.)

Object Type: Ring
Cultural Attribution: Medieval, Jerusalem (Levant)
Period: ca. 11th–13th century AD
Material: Bronze

Cultural and Iconographic Assessment Certificate: available upon request (PDF format)

Dimensions:
Outer Diameter: 20.93 ± mm
Inner Diameter: 16.70 ± mm
Weight: 2.42 ± g

Description

This ring can be attributed to the Medieval Jerusalem region, featuring a stylized Arabic inscription on its bezel. Although the inscription is not fully legible due to wear and strong stylization, the letter forms display a schematic arrangement closely related to early Kufic-style script. This type of writing reflects the multicultural artistic environment of Jerusalem and its surroundings, particularly during the Crusader and early Islamic periods.

The composition appears to be divided horizontally into two registers, with markings on both the upper and lower sections that likely represent a short phrase, a personal name, or a protective religious formula. Comparable rings from Jerusalem are known to exhibit Arabic inscriptions not always intended for direct readability, but rather functioning as pseudo-epigraphic elements with symbolic and protective significance.

In this context, the ring can be understood not merely as an item of adornment, but as a personal object associated with belief, identity, and protection. The natural patina and surface wear further support its historical authenticity. With its form and inscriptional composition, this piece represents a compelling example of the culturally blended metalwork traditions of Medieval Jerusalem.

Information
The offered object was acquired in 2026 through an auction associated with A.N. Auction House in Germany and was transferred to us in 2026 by its previous owner, N.A., based in the Netherlands

The object has been documented using high-resolution equipment; no intervention has been made to its form or structural integrity, and only limited color-balance adjustment has been applied.

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