Ottoman Silver Ring with etched carnelian and niello

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Ottoman silver ring with niello and etched carnelian, featuring a raised hexagonal bezel and central etched carnelian cabochon, dating from the 17th–18th century and in good condition.

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Islamic Ottoman Empire, impressive silver antique ring with a raised hexagonal bezel. The bezel and ring band are fully decorated in niello. Central oval ancient etched carnelian cabochon.

Outside diameter: ± 29.8 mm
Inside diameter: ± 23.7 x 17.7 mm

Condition: very good, solid, and wearable condition. Signs of wear consistent with age and use. See images.
Certificate of authenticity: available upon request (PDF format).

Etched carnelian beads were first manufactured during the 3rd Millennium BC. Many ancient cultures have continued this technique that relies on delicate craftsmanship and complex chemical knowledge.

Seller's Story

Please read our information carefully. *SHIPPING INFO Due to insurance procedures, combined shipping is only possible with a single payment. (1 payment reference = 1 insured parcel.) If you accept an offer after the auction and pay separately, shipments cannot be manually combined afterward. Please ensure your shipping address is complete and correct before paying. Changes made after payment are not automatically forwarded to us. * CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package. * INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following: -> Monitor the online tracking and notify delays to the seller within 14 days after the shipping date. -> In case of damage: write a reservation on the delivery note and report the damage to the seller via the Catawiki online chat within 24 hours. Keep all packaging and send us photos of the damage. * IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU. * DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers. ---------------------- Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!

Attention: due to customs regulations, we can only ship within the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid.

Islamic Ottoman Empire, impressive silver antique ring with a raised hexagonal bezel. The bezel and ring band are fully decorated in niello. Central oval ancient etched carnelian cabochon.

Outside diameter: ± 29.8 mm
Inside diameter: ± 23.7 x 17.7 mm

Condition: very good, solid, and wearable condition. Signs of wear consistent with age and use. See images.
Certificate of authenticity: available upon request (PDF format).

Etched carnelian beads were first manufactured during the 3rd Millennium BC. Many ancient cultures have continued this technique that relies on delicate craftsmanship and complex chemical knowledge.

Seller's Story

Please read our information carefully. *SHIPPING INFO Due to insurance procedures, combined shipping is only possible with a single payment. (1 payment reference = 1 insured parcel.) If you accept an offer after the auction and pay separately, shipments cannot be manually combined afterward. Please ensure your shipping address is complete and correct before paying. Changes made after payment are not automatically forwarded to us. * CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package. * INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following: -> Monitor the online tracking and notify delays to the seller within 14 days after the shipping date. -> In case of damage: write a reservation on the delivery note and report the damage to the seller via the Catawiki online chat within 24 hours. Keep all packaging and send us photos of the damage. * IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU. * DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers. ---------------------- Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!

Details

Culture
Ottoman
Century/ Timeframe
17th - 18th century AD
Name of object
Ring with etched carnelian and niello
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2023
Material
Silver
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
2023
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
The NetherlandsVerified
8997
Objects sold
100%
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