Europe Superb Merovingian Fibula - 3 cm
No. 82706161
Ottoman Empire Silver-metal Ring with Black Hardstone Intaglio of a Bird (No Reserve Price)
No. 82706161
Ottoman Empire Silver-metal Ring with Black Hardstone Intaglio of a Bird (No Reserve Price)
A fine Ottoman Empire silver-metal ring. The piece presents a raised oval bezel with a black hardstone cabochon intaglio showing a stylised bird. The intaglio decoration served as a stamp or a seal, illustrating a protective symbol or the heraldry of the owner. The raised bezel and part of the ring band are richly decorated with delicate filigrees in twisted wire design. The ring band is wide and presents decorations forming a heart through a granulated pattern. Good solid condition, wearable. Signs of wear consistent with age and use.
Inside diameter: 1.9 cm
Closest UK ring size: S
Provenance: Purchased by the current owner in 2021. Prior English collection of Mr. A.H.D.
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