Bidspirit auction | A LARGE INSCRIBED JADE SEAL

A LARGE INSCRIBED JADE SEAL RING WITH GOLD-SET INTAGLIO, POSSIBLY MUGHAL - India, Ca. 17th - 18th century AD. A substantial and commanding ring features a large circular bezel set with a dark green stone intaglio finely engraved in elegant nasta‘liq script, held in a raised gold sleeve with a subtly textured rim. The ring is crafted from bronze, exhibiting a time-worn patina, and is supported by a thick round hoop tapering into a robust, integrated shoulder. The intaglio bears an Arabic inscription, likely a personal invocation or pious phrase, rendered with precision and balance in closely packed script. Such rings often served not merely as jewelry but as personal seals and talismanic objects, deeply embedded in the cultural and religious practices of the Islamic courts of India. The integration of gold with bronze suggests a prized personal possession, both utilitarian and symbolic.Size: D:17.73mm / US: 7 1/2 / UK: O 1/2; Weight: 15gProvenance: Previous property of a UK based Islamic art professional.