Ring size 8

Throughout the ancient cities of Mesapotamia and the Near Levant, bronze band rings adorned with continuous geometric patterns were widely worn by both men and women. Repeating linear symbols—such as the crossed 'X' motif (crux decussata)—represent some of the oldest decorative traditions in Near Eastern metallurgy, appearing on stamp seals, bronzes, and personal jewelry across the Kassite, periods

Apotropaic Function of the Repeating 'X' Motif

In Near Eastern folklore, continuous geometric bands served a dual purpose: aesthetic elegance and spiritual protection. The repeating cross or star-like 'X' pattern functioned as an apotropaic grid, designed to encircle the finger and seal the wearer against demonic influences, illness, and the malevolent gaze of harmful entities like Lamashtu.

Typological Analysis & Exact Classification

• Primary Class: Ancient Near Eastern Personal Equipment / Bronze Finger Band

• Sub-Class: Continuous Incised Geometric Cross ('X') Band Class

• Manufacturing Technique: Cast copper alloy circular band with hand-chiseled exterior geometric matrix details.

Comparable Archaeological Examples & Museum Accession Numbers

Mesopotamian Geometric Metalwork & Symbolic Bands

• British Museum (Accession No. 132045): Ancient Near Eastern bronze finger ring with repeating incised geometric cross patterns.

• Metropolitan Museum of Art (Accession No. 61.2.32): / Near Eastern copper alloy decorated band ring.

• Louvre Museum (Inv. No. AO 21102): Iron Age bronze finger ring with geometric
  

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