Khatam or Khatim ring

NameRing

Dateca. 1900

Place madeMiddle East, Asia

Mediumsilver, stone

Dimensionsoverall: 2.6 CM X 2 CM

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberFA.1972.25.5 I

Collections

Palestinian Dress and Jewelry

DescriptionSimple plain band with large rust-colored stone set in center with circular braid design around setting.

FA. 72.25-5i Khātim (ca. 1900) (Fig. 47) This is a simpler silver ring than the preceding one. There is no filigree work or other decoration. The round top surface is set with an unengraved piece of agate. Similar rings might be set with carnelian, garnet, or coral. Dimensions: 2.6 x 2 cm. (Palestinian Costume and Jewelry, Yedida Kalfon Stillman, 1979 ISBN: 0-82630490-7).