Knights Templar Era Silver Ring (No Reserve Price)
No. 82680267
Ottoman Empire Silver-metal Ring with Lapis Lazuli Intaglio with a Scorpion (No Reserve Price)
No. 82680267
Ottoman Empire Silver-metal Ring with Lapis Lazuli Intaglio with a Scorpion (No Reserve Price)
A very impressive Ottoman Empire silver-metal ring. It presents a raised bezel with an oval lapis lazuli intaglio showing a scorpion. Multiple incised dots enriches the background. The intaglio decoration served as a stamp or a seal, illustrating a protective symbol or the heraldry of the owner. The raised bezel is richly decorated on all sides with geometric pattern and a twisted wire. The ring band is also embellished with twisted wires on both edges, framing a feather-like pattern. Good solid condition, wearable. Signs of wear consistent with age and use.
Inside diameter: 2cm
Closest UK ring size: T 1/2
Provenance: Purchased by the current owner in 2021. Prior English collection of Mr. A.H.D.
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