No. 99557631

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Islamic Ottoman/Bedouin Style Silver-metal Ring with Lapis Lazuli Intaglio of an Insect  (No Reserve Price)
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€ 130
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Islamic Ottoman/Bedouin Style Silver-metal Ring with Lapis Lazuli Intaglio of an Insect (No Reserve Price)

An Islamic Ottoman/Bedouin style silver-metal ring. It features a raised hexagonal bezel with a lapis lazuli intaglio showing an insect, likely a bee. 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 with a beautiful floral motif on all sides. The ring band is also decorated with hollow-formed shoulders and incised curvilinear patterns. Good solid condition, wearable. Signs of wear consistent with age and use. Minor chip to one side of the bezel's rim. Measurements: (circa) H 2.8cm x W 2.3m Inside diameter: (circa) 1.8cm Closest UK ring size: N Provenance: Purchased by the current owner in 2021. Prior English collection of Mr. A.H.D. N.B. Delivery may be longer due to the busier period and we do not guarantee delivery before Christmas. Items paid for after the 19th December will be shipped after the New Year (week commencing on the 5th January 2026). **There will be an additional fee incurred for returned shipments due to buyer’s non-response to customs enquiries and/or unsuccessful delivery attempts.**

No. 99557631

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Islamic Ottoman/Bedouin Style Silver-metal Ring with Lapis Lazuli Intaglio of an Insect  (No Reserve Price)

Islamic Ottoman/Bedouin Style Silver-metal Ring with Lapis Lazuli Intaglio of an Insect (No Reserve Price)

An Islamic Ottoman/Bedouin style silver-metal ring. It features a raised hexagonal bezel with a lapis lazuli intaglio showing an insect, likely a bee. 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 with a beautiful floral motif on all sides. The ring band is also decorated with hollow-formed shoulders and incised curvilinear patterns. Good solid condition, wearable. Signs of wear consistent with age and use. Minor chip to one side of the bezel's rim.

Measurements: (circa) H 2.8cm x W 2.3m
Inside diameter: (circa) 1.8cm
Closest UK ring size: N

Provenance: Purchased by the current owner in 2021. Prior English collection of Mr. A.H.D.

N.B. Delivery may be longer due to the busier period and we do not guarantee delivery before Christmas. Items paid for after the 19th December will be shipped after the New Year (week commencing on the 5th January 2026). **There will be an additional fee incurred for returned shipments due to buyer’s non-response to customs enquiries and/or unsuccessful delivery attempts.**

Final bid
€ 130
Peter Reynaers
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Estimate  € 150 - € 200

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