Islamic Necklace with eye beads - 41 cm
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Islamic necklace with vitreous paste eye beads, 41 cm long, dating to the 10th century AD, in good condition, acquired from a Spanish private collection and supplied with an authenticity certificate.
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Islamic necklace with eye beads in vitreous paste from the 10th century AD. Good condition, 41 cm.
Eye glass beads are beads characterized primarily by circular decorations that resemble eyes, created using lamp work, inset, or mosaic techniques. One of the best examples of eye beads can be found among Islamic beads, mostly blue or green with white eyes, as well as eye-dotted Venetian glass beads (skunk). The eye decoration may be a simple eye or multiple eyes scattered across the surface of the bead; they can be plain or feature concentric designs with different colors. Eye beads may also display linear trails, zig-zag patterns, or floral decorations. These beads have been highly valued for centuries—and continue to be—by not only Islamic communities but also African peoples, as they are regarded as powerful amulets to ward off the evil eye and are believed to possess prophylactic and magical properties.
Acquired from a Spanish private collection, A.S.B in the 80s.
The piece includes an authenticity certificate.
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will ensure that any necessary permits are arranged; this process can take between 2 and 4 weeks.
IMPORTANT: Due to new laws on the export of archaeological pieces, we have decided to NO LONGER sell outside the European territory for the following countries: Switzerland & United States of America.
For destinations outside European territory: all our items will be shipped after obtaining a definitive EXPORT LICENSE from the Ministry of Culture of Spain. We inform our clients that it may take between
4-8 weeks. According to Spanish legislation, items sent outside the European Union are subject to export taxes. The taxes will be added to the invoice at the buyer's expense. These export fees are fixed based on the final auction price, and the tax rate is not applied directly to the total value of the item to be exported, but rather, different percentages are applied to sections of it:
Up to 6,000 euros: 5%. / From 6,001 to 60,000 euros: 10%.
Please note that for far destinations (Asia, Middle East, etc.), there will be an additional cost for shipping.
Islamic necklace with eye beads in vitreous paste from the 10th century AD. Good condition, 41 cm.
Eye glass beads are beads characterized primarily by circular decorations that resemble eyes, created using lamp work, inset, or mosaic techniques. One of the best examples of eye beads can be found among Islamic beads, mostly blue or green with white eyes, as well as eye-dotted Venetian glass beads (skunk). The eye decoration may be a simple eye or multiple eyes scattered across the surface of the bead; they can be plain or feature concentric designs with different colors. Eye beads may also display linear trails, zig-zag patterns, or floral decorations. These beads have been highly valued for centuries—and continue to be—by not only Islamic communities but also African peoples, as they are regarded as powerful amulets to ward off the evil eye and are believed to possess prophylactic and magical properties.
Acquired from a Spanish private collection, A.S.B in the 80s.
The piece includes an authenticity certificate.
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will ensure that any necessary permits are arranged; this process can take between 2 and 4 weeks.
IMPORTANT: Due to new laws on the export of archaeological pieces, we have decided to NO LONGER sell outside the European territory for the following countries: Switzerland & United States of America.
For destinations outside European territory: all our items will be shipped after obtaining a definitive EXPORT LICENSE from the Ministry of Culture of Spain. We inform our clients that it may take between
4-8 weeks. According to Spanish legislation, items sent outside the European Union are subject to export taxes. The taxes will be added to the invoice at the buyer's expense. These export fees are fixed based on the final auction price, and the tax rate is not applied directly to the total value of the item to be exported, but rather, different percentages are applied to sections of it:
Up to 6,000 euros: 5%. / From 6,001 to 60,000 euros: 10%.
Please note that for far destinations (Asia, Middle East, etc.), there will be an additional cost for shipping.
Details
Culture
Islamic
Century/ Timeframe
10th century AD
Name of object
Necklace with eye beads
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
80
Country acquired from
Spain
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
41 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
80
Width
0 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Spain
Depth
0 cm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
