Lot 156
 
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An antique wax seal-ring used for various administrative purposes. The ring is a large size and was most likely used by a man. It is intricately decorated with openwork foliate motifs in black enamel on silver and engraving techniques, along with black onyx cabochons set at regular intervals. The seal is made up of a massive greenish black stone with a carved inscription in Arabic letters.



Gross weight: 166.7 grams
Ring size: American 7 1/2, English O 1/2
Length of ring: 8.3 cm

Circa late 19th century, Ottoman Empire

NON-EXPORTABLE




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  Lot 156 of 201  

ONLINE AUCTION OF FINE JEWELS AND SILVER
11-12 OCTOBER 2022

Estimate
Rs 30,000 - 50,000
$370 - 610

Winning Bid
Rs 48,000
$585
(Inclusive of Buyer's Premium)










 



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