Ring with Seated Lion

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12th century · Gold; inlaid with black organic compound · Islamic Art

This ring with molded lion and the niello inscription—which employs a black organic compound—of the words “glory” and “prosperity” demonstrate the ubiquity of the imagery of power and protection in Seljuq art.

Artist

Unknown

Date

12th century

Medium

Gold; inlaid with black organic compound

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Purchase, Friends of Islamic Art Gifts, 2007