{"product_id":"islamic-bronze-signet-ring-harun-13th-17th-c-ce-eu-47-us-4","title":"Islamic Bronze Signet Ring 'Harun' (13th-17th c. CE) EU 47\/US 4","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Islamic bronze signet ring, named Harun, dates from the Late Medieval to Early Ottoman period, approximately the 13th-17th century. It features a circular bezel engraved with stylized Arabic calligraphy or decorative pseudo-script. The thick band and stepped transition from hoop to bezel are characteristic of Islamic seal rings designed for regular use and document authentication. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEra: Late Medieval to Early Ottoman, 13th-17th Century AD \u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze \u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 47 \/ US 4 \u003cbr\u003eCondition: Preserved with reddish patina and surface oxidation; restoration available upon request \u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From a private EU collection, acquired on the Belgian art market prior to 1960 \u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-I-2-B \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestoration and Authenticity: \u003cbr\u003eThis piece is preserved in its untouched state, showing natural aging and patina from centuries of burial and wear. For those who prefer a refreshed look, a professional restoration service is available, reviving original detail while respecting historical integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context: \u003cbr\u003eSignet rings played an important role in Islamic society from the Seljuk and Mamluk periods through to the height of the Ottoman Empire. These rings were used for sealing correspondence, authenticating documents, and asserting personal identity. The engraved script-whether religious, personal, or symbolic-held both aesthetic and functional importance. Rings like Harun represent a fusion of daily utility and refined Islamic art, echoing the reverence for calligraphy in Islamic culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51290119274826,"sku":"R-I-2-B","price":180.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/il_fullxfull.6883895109_tb6g.jpg?v=1753255031","url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.store\/products\/islamic-bronze-signet-ring-harun-13th-17th-c-ce-eu-47-us-4","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}