Ottoman Empire Ring with Stone Intaglio with Butterfly (No reserve price)
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Ottoman Empire ring with a carnelian intaglio depicting a butterfly, dating to the 18th–19th century, featuring a raised oval bezel, tapering band, good original condition, bezel 16.5 × 14.3 × 17 mm, inner diameter about 17.9–18.1 mm.
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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.
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* 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.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
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.
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.
* MARGIN SCHEME: All our sales are subject to the margin scheme; therefore, no VAT is charged or shown on our invoices.
* 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.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Details
Culture
Ottoman Empire
Century/timeframe
18th - 19th century AD
Name of object
Ring with Stone Intaglio with Butterfly
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2021
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
2021
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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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.
