A fine Ottoman Empire silver-metal ring. The piece presents a raised rectangular bezel with a red hardstone intaglio showing a scorpion. An assortment of incised dots enrich 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 twisted lines resembling sea waves. The ring band is wide and displays further decorations, partly worn and faded, with a curved formation rising in the centre. The design is further enriched with fine filigrees on the shoulders. Good solid condition, wearable. Signs of wear consistent with age and use. Inside diameter: 1.9 cm Closest UK ring size: T Provenance: Purchased by the current owner in 2021. Prior English collection of Mr. A.H.D.