Ottoman Empire Ring with Stone Intaglio with Butterfly (No reserve price)

Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid. Very impressive antique Islamic Ottoman ring. Prominently raised oval bezel with carnelian stone intaglio showing a butterfly. Decorations on the bezel border and shoulders of the ring, tapering ring band. -> Animal motifs are characteristic of rings from the Islamic world, where symbolic and ornamental designs were often preferred over readable text. Outside diameter: ± 23,2 mm Inside diameter: ± 17,9 - 18,1 mm minimum Bezel: ± 16,5 x 14,3 x 17 mm Good solid condition, wearable. Visible signs of wear consistent with age and use. See images. Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) is available upon request for lots with a hammer price of €100 or higher.

Stima:€210

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