Lot 252: AN ISLAMIC SILVER SIGNET RING WITH CALLIGRAPHIC CARNELIAN INTAGLIO

A signet-style ring of hand-wrought construction featuring an oval, reddish-brown carnelian intaglio. The stone is bezel-set and carved with calligraphic script, possibly Arabic or Persian, divided into four quadrants by a central cross-pattern. The ring is composed of a heavy, silver-toned metal with a tapered band. The shoulders exhibit decorative, vertical fluted textures that transition into a smooth shank. No hallmarks or maker’s marks are visible on the interior or exterior of the band; the metal remains untested. The style and calligraphic engraving are consistent with Islamic signet ring traditions, specifically those featuring Aqiq stones.

Size: 7 US, O UK