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Ring, Ottoman Empire, 7-pointed Star, ca. early-mid 16th Century

Copper alloy; 5.1gm; Ring size 9

Con/ As Fabricated and engraved; choice brown patina with brassy highlights. Wearable.

Description/ Cast as one piece then engraved about the bezel suggesting a 7-pointed star!

Seller's Note/ The 7-pointed star is considered a prominent symbol in different cultures and religions across the world. While some Christians consider the 7-pointed star a protection symbol, the number seven is also known as “God’s favorite number”. There are seven deadly sins, seven virtues, and seven gifts from the Holy Spirit. Similarly, even within the Book of Revelations, there are often objects mentioned in counts of seven, such as seven seals, seven churches, seven trumpets, or seven angels.

Likewise, seven is a popular number in other religions as well. In Islam, there are seven heavens as well. Moreover, the 7-point star symbol is associated with the first seven verses of the Quran, and Muslims circle the Kaabah in Mecca seven times.