Islamic necklace with eye beads - 41 cm
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Islamic necklace with eye beads in vitreous paste from the 10th century AD, 41 cm long, in good condition.
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Islamic necklace with eye beads in vitreous paste from the 10th century AD. Good condition, 41 cm.
Eye bead glass beads whose main feature is circular eye-like decorations made using lampwork, inlay, or mosaic techniques. One of the best examples of eye beads is 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 single eye or several eyes scattered on the surface of the bead; they may be plain or concentric, using different colours. Eye beads may also feature some linear trails, zig-zags or floral decorations. Eye beads have been valued for centuries, and they still are, not only among Islamic people but also among African peoples, as they were regarded as strong amulets to avert the evil eye and for their alleged prophylactic and magical properties.
Acquired from a Spanish private collection, A.S.B in the 1980s.
-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 and will arrange any necessary permits; this process can take between 2 and 4 weeks.
IMPORTANT: Due to the new laws governing the export of archaeological pieces, we have decided not to sell outside the European territory for the following countries: SWITZERLAND & UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
For destinations outside Europe: all our items will be shipped after obtaining a definitive EXPORT LICENCE from the Ministry of Culture of Spain. This may take between 4–8 weeks. According to Spanish law, 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 as percentages of the final auction price: Up to €6,000: 5%; €6,001 to €60,000: 10%.
Please note that for distant destinations (Asia, the Middle East, etc.), there will be an additional shipping cost.
Islamic necklace with eye beads in vitreous paste from the 10th century AD. Good condition, 41 cm.
Eye bead glass beads whose main feature is circular eye-like decorations made using lampwork, inlay, or mosaic techniques. One of the best examples of eye beads is 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 single eye or several eyes scattered on the surface of the bead; they may be plain or concentric, using different colours. Eye beads may also feature some linear trails, zig-zags or floral decorations. Eye beads have been valued for centuries, and they still are, not only among Islamic people but also among African peoples, as they were regarded as strong amulets to avert the evil eye and for their alleged prophylactic and magical properties.
Acquired from a Spanish private collection, A.S.B in the 1980s.
-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 and will arrange any necessary permits; this process can take between 2 and 4 weeks.
IMPORTANT: Due to the new laws governing the export of archaeological pieces, we have decided not to sell outside the European territory for the following countries: SWITZERLAND & UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
For destinations outside Europe: all our items will be shipped after obtaining a definitive EXPORT LICENCE from the Ministry of Culture of Spain. This may take between 4–8 weeks. According to Spanish law, 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 as percentages of the final auction price: Up to €6,000: 5%; €6,001 to €60,000: 10%.
Please note that for distant destinations (Asia, the Middle East, etc.), there will be an additional shipping cost.
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
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.
