DepartmentMiddle East
Khatam or Khatim ring
NameRing
Dateca. 1900
Place madeMiddle East, Asia
Mediumsilver
Dimensionsoverall: 2.5 CM X 1.5 CM
Credit LineIFAF Collection
Object numberFA.1972.25.5 H
Collections
FA. 72.25-5h Khatim (ca. 1900) (Fig. 47) The most common style of ring worn by both sexes throughout the entire Islamic world is that of the signet ring. Thus, most rings are called simply khātim (“seal”) whether they bear an insignia for impression or not.37 Indeed, in most instances there is no seal, but simply a plain flat-top surface of metal or stone which may be round or square. This particular ring of silver alloy has a flat, unengraved circular surface with filigree work on both sides. The rather delicate work indicates that it was probably made in either Jerusalem or Bethlehem, but the style is such that it might have been worn anywhere in Palestine. Dimensions: 2.5 x 1.5 cm. (Palestinian Costume and Jewelry, Yedida Kalfon Stillman, 1979 ISBN: 0-82630490-7).
ca. 1900
Pedro Antonio Fresquis
ca. 1910
19th century
ca. 1900-1925
Early 20th century
Late 19th-early 20th century
