*Rarities, a stone with mercury inside 👑 and picture of number 8* *Antique Agate Ring with "Mercury" Image - Earth's Treasure* Heavy silver, handcrafted with ancient Arabic engraving, weighing 14.7 grams, which speaks of authenticity on its own. Size 21, men's. *A Divine Masterpiece Stone*: 100% natural agate with an image, honey-colored and transparent, ignites with fire when light is shone upon it. Inside, a "picture of number 8" is drawn by the Creator's power, with "mercury" that moves and swims with every movement of your hand as if it were alive. A piece that cannot be replicated. *Majesty*: The side inlay in the shape of a snake/dragon wrapping around the stone gives it the majesty of kings and princes of old. Authentic handmade work, not modern factory production. *The Bottom Line*: Wearing it means wearing a piece of history. A stone that speaks, its weight commands attention, and its engraving delights the eye. For the collector and connoisseur seeking rarities, not just a ring. This book you own is an ancient Ethiopian manuscript, commonly known as a "Synaxarium" or an Orthodox Christian prayer book from the Ethiopian Tewahedo Church. Here are more details about its nature and value: 1. Nature of the Book * Language: The text is written in "Ge'ez," an ancient sacred language in Ethiopia used exclusively in religious rituals and the Church, much like Latin in the old Catholic Church. * Material: The pages are made of vellum, which is treated animal skin (usually goat or sheep skin), explaining the rough texture and ivory color visible in the image. * Illustrations (Icons): The image on the right page represents "The Virgin Mary and the Child Jesus," a traditional Ethiopian artistic style characterized by large eyes and bold colors (yellow, red, blue). 2. Estimated Age It is difficult to determine the exact age from a single image, but based on the condition of the vellum, the style of drawing, and the script: * These manuscripts have been produced in the same way for centuries, but most manuscripts available in the antique market today date back to the 19th or early 20th century. * If the script is very meticulous and the vellum is thin and old, it might date back to the 18th century. 3. How to Sell and Monetary Value The value of these manuscripts worldwide ranges from hundreds to thousands of dollars, depending on: (the number of colored illustrations, the condition of the vellum, the age of the manuscript, and the completeness of the text). Suggested Selling Steps: * Professional Appraisal: Do not sell it as junk. Contact auction houses specializing in Oriental or African manuscripts (like Sotheby's or Christie's in the manuscripts department, or smaller auction houses in Europe). * Online Platforms: You can list it on Etsy or eBay in the "Antiquarian & Collectible Books" section, where there are collectors of this type of Ethiopian religious art. * Museums or Universities: If the manuscript is very rare, universities with departments of African or Oriental Christian studies might be interested in purchasing it. Important Advice: It is best not to clean the pages with any chemical substances or water, and avoid touching the colored illustrations directly with your fingers, as the natural oils from the skin can damage the old colors. Would you like me to help you search for specific auction houses or draft a professional description for it in English for sale purposes? And there are many pieces, whoever is interested, contact me.