Islamic Glass Ottoman Evil Eye perfume bottle
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The Islamic Ottoman Evil Eye perfume bottle is made of dark purple glass, about 68.4 mm high, in good condition with minor surface wear and a tiny rim chip, dating to the 18th–19th century, with blue and grey Evil Eye motifs and authenticity marked Original/official.
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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.
Antique Ottoman dark purple glass perfume bottle, blown with a globular body, tall cylindrical neck, and flared rim. The glass is a deep dark purple colour with a glossy surface and is decorated with 'Evil Eye' motifs in blue and grey at three positions around the belly.
The bottle has an elegant rounded form with a slightly pushed-in base and a neatly shaped rim. The eye ornament gives the piece a distinctive and decorative character.
-> This striking design is connected to the protective “Evil Eye” tradition, a motif widely used across the Ottoman world and the Eastern Mediterranean as a symbol of protection against misfortune.
Height: ± 68,4 mm
Condition: Good condition with minor surface wear, small manufacturing irregularities. Tiny chip from the outside rim and signs of wear consistent with age and use.
Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) is available upon request for all lots with a hammer price of €100 or higher.
-> Glass production in the Ottoman world continued older Eastern Mediterranean and Islamic glassmaking traditions. Bottles, flasks, and small vessels were used for perfumes, oils, cosmetics, medicines, and other valuable liquids.
-> The eye motif is one of the most recognisable protective symbols in the Eastern Mediterranean. It was believed to guard against the “evil eye”, a harmful glance associated with envy or bad fortune.
-> The combination of dark glass and applied coloured decoration gives this bottle a strong visual presence. Such decorative glass vessels were both practical containers and attractive personal or household objects.
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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.
Antique Ottoman dark purple glass perfume bottle, blown with a globular body, tall cylindrical neck, and flared rim. The glass is a deep dark purple colour with a glossy surface and is decorated with 'Evil Eye' motifs in blue and grey at three positions around the belly.
The bottle has an elegant rounded form with a slightly pushed-in base and a neatly shaped rim. The eye ornament gives the piece a distinctive and decorative character.
-> This striking design is connected to the protective “Evil Eye” tradition, a motif widely used across the Ottoman world and the Eastern Mediterranean as a symbol of protection against misfortune.
Height: ± 68,4 mm
Condition: Good condition with minor surface wear, small manufacturing irregularities. Tiny chip from the outside rim and signs of wear consistent with age and use.
Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) is available upon request for all lots with a hammer price of €100 or higher.
-> Glass production in the Ottoman world continued older Eastern Mediterranean and Islamic glassmaking traditions. Bottles, flasks, and small vessels were used for perfumes, oils, cosmetics, medicines, and other valuable liquids.
-> The eye motif is one of the most recognisable protective symbols in the Eastern Mediterranean. It was believed to guard against the “evil eye”, a harmful glance associated with envy or bad fortune.
-> The combination of dark glass and applied coloured decoration gives this bottle a strong visual presence. Such decorative glass vessels were both practical containers and attractive personal or household objects.
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
18th-19th century AD
Name of object
Ottoman Evil Eye perfume bottle
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2026
Material
Glass
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
2026
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.
