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Wonderful. Had never seen similar before. A treasure.
Dear Jose;
This is a wonderful ring! As you can see from the photo below, I have purchased a similar ring many years ago in Jordan. First, I thought that it is a Jewish Yemeni Wedding Ring. However, when looking at these rings, they look different to mine. Nobody could really tell me where these rings originate from.
Yesterday, by chance, I came across pretty much an identical ring on an auction site. They have identified it as a Medieval Holy Sepulchre (according to the Sepulchre Church in the old city of Jerusalem) Pilgrim's Ring. They identify it as a model temple of four posts and domed canopy. That particular ring was featuring as well a cross on each side of the canopy, which ours do not. They are estimating the value of the ring at UKP 2,000 - 3,000... Having seen and visited the Sepulchre church in Jerusalem several times, I can really associate this ring to it. However, I will now further explore this and if I find out more, I shall let you know.
The photo below shows basically my identical ring to yours plus another such type of ring but with an engraved Arabic writing on an agate plate. The other ring with the big polished agate stone is from Iran...
It is unbelievable that after so many years, the same ring pops up twice withing less than 24 hours...
With kind regards. Peter
Peter and Jose
Here is a video from TimeLine Aution showing a very similar ring ... not sure if this is the same one that you are referring to Peter.
I see from the Youtube page, that this video is unlisted so not sure how long it has been, or for how long it will remain online. The decoration around the top dome is slightly different and instead of turquoise it has a garnet.
Thought I would share the link just in case you have not already seen it. Just click the link to view it.
Yes, this is exactly the ring, I was talking about...
When you check the second ring with the inscribed agate plate, you can see that the ring itself has exactly the same pattern as the one in the video. I just have to clean them better.
I have printed out the description of the listing. However, it does not say where the ring is originating from, which would be interesting to know (it can be from pretty much anywhere in the world as it is a pilgrimage ring, which was - I assume - worn by a Christian on the pilgrimage to Jerusalem).
Thank you very much for the video - it is very nice.
Greetings to Lucerne!
Peter
Wow, thank you so much. Peter's and Zambezi's comments are so much exciting and intriguing. The only reason why I describe it as an Afghan Pashtoon ring is that I saw once a similar one described as such. I wish I could remember where it was. The one on sale is very much the same but for the stone and the cross apliqués. Could it be that they have been added to make a Christian version of the ring?. For if it may give some hint mine has some coarse engraving on the flat surface on each lobe depicting the profile of a bird's head (Eagle? pheasant? peacock?).
Check please this link https://www.etsy.com/listing/262779568/afghan-turkman-tower-raised-...
Actually In think it belongs to a blog member so may be she can give us some valuable clues.
Dear Jose; Many thanks for your research. As mentioned before, if it is a pilgrimage ring, it can originate from anywhere in the world, also from Afghanistan. The reason for this being a pilgrimage ring is the fact that the dome is of the same style as some of the domes of the Sepulchre Church in Jerusalem (there are several churches of several age on several levels of several denominations within the Sepulchre church). I will have the second ring photographed from the top and ask my friend in Amman to tell me what the Arabic writing says. I believe that this gives us more clues. Also, I believe that the ring with the inscribed Agate plate is a bit older than the other with the dome. Anyhow, once I receive some news, I will let you know. With kind regards. Peter
Thank you very much again, Peter. I will be very much looking forward to knowing about the information you get from your friend in Jordan.
What a great discovery, Jose. It's a beautiful object. Do you wear it?
Hah, hah. No, Thelma, I am afraid that it does not fit my pinkie finger!!