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. Very impressive antique Islamic Ottoman / Bedouin ring. Raised oval bezel with an oval carnelian stone intaglio showing a lion or mythical creature turned back. Decorations on the bezel border and shoulders of the ring, tapering ring band. -> Animal motifs are characteristic of rings from the Islamic world, where symbolic and ornamental designs were often preferred over readable text. Outside diameter: ± 25,3 mm Inside diameter: ± 20,4 mm minimum Bezel: ± 7,3 x 24,1 x 18,7 mm Good solid condition, wearable. Visible signs of wear consistent with age and use. See images. Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) is available upon request for lots with a hammer price of €100 or higher.