Islamic Ring with Ottoman 'Eye' agate
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Islamic ring featuring a modern gold-plated band set with a high-quality Ottoman 'Eye' agate bead dating to the 17th–18th century, with outer diameter 22.4 mm, inner diameter 19.7–16.1 mm, bead 10.9 × 9.6 × 7.4 mm, acquired in 2024 from the Netherlands.
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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.
Ring holding a high quality dome shaped 'Sulemani' Eye agate which is valued in many cultures for its spiritual and protective properties. The stone features concentric bands resembling an eye. The gemstone shows a semi translucent dark-to light brown domed layer (imitating the lens of the eye) on a white concentric band followed by a dark brown bottom layer.
-> The term 'Eye' agate emphasises the gemstone's significance as a protective talisman, believed to ward off evil, provide clarity, and promote spiritual well-being.
Outside diameter: ± 22,4 mm
Inside diameter: ± 19,7 - 16,1 mm
Bead: ± 10,9 x 9,6 x 7,4 mm
Bead: Ottoman, 17th-18th century
Ring: modern (gold-plated)
Condition: good and solid condition, wearable. High quality gemstone.
Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format).
This bead belongs to the tradition of Suleimani Aqeeq, a banded agate much admired in the Ottoman and broader Near Eastern world. Examples with eye-like natural banding were particularly favoured as protective beads, thought to deflect the evil eye, while aqeeq in general was worn as an auspicious and valued stone in Islamic personal adornment.
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*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!
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.
Ring holding a high quality dome shaped 'Sulemani' Eye agate which is valued in many cultures for its spiritual and protective properties. The stone features concentric bands resembling an eye. The gemstone shows a semi translucent dark-to light brown domed layer (imitating the lens of the eye) on a white concentric band followed by a dark brown bottom layer.
-> The term 'Eye' agate emphasises the gemstone's significance as a protective talisman, believed to ward off evil, provide clarity, and promote spiritual well-being.
Outside diameter: ± 22,4 mm
Inside diameter: ± 19,7 - 16,1 mm
Bead: ± 10,9 x 9,6 x 7,4 mm
Bead: Ottoman, 17th-18th century
Ring: modern (gold-plated)
Condition: good and solid condition, wearable. High quality gemstone.
Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format).
This bead belongs to the tradition of Suleimani Aqeeq, a banded agate much admired in the Ottoman and broader Near Eastern world. Examples with eye-like natural banding were particularly favoured as protective beads, thought to deflect the evil eye, while aqeeq in general was worn as an auspicious and valued stone in Islamic personal adornment.
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
Islamic
Century/timeframe
17th-18th century AD
Name of object
Ring with Ottoman 'Eye' agate
Acquired from
Dealer at a fair
Year acquired
2024
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Dealer at a fair
Previous owner - year acquired
2024
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
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.
