Gold Ring in Filigree Technique 11th century Gold jewelry of the Fatimid period (909–1171) has several distinct characteristics, including filigree openwork with S-curve decoration, and granulation. This gold ring, with its scrolling arabesque motifs is typical of such jewels. While large amounts of such jewelry were manufactured for both royal and patrician patrons, most of these items were later melted down for currency or refashioned into newer pieces, making this a rare surviving Gold Ring in Filigree Technique 453187

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