AN ISLAMIC AMULET
PERIOD | Eraly 15th Century |
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ORIGIN | Persia |
DIMENSIONS | Approximate, 3.8 Cm X 5.1 Cm |
DESCRIPTION: | This magnificent medium”Agate inscribed oval-shaped agate gemstone has been inscribed with verses from the Qur’an and bears the names of the Prophet Muhammad and his cousin and son-in-law ʿAli, which are written in ghubar or dust-like tiny script. It may have originally been set into a jewel, perhaps a baseband (armband) or a pendant, and worn on the body as a talisman, where the holy verses would have protected the wearer. |
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PROVENANCE: | From Distinguished Collections |
CERTIFICATE: | Comes with a certificate from the Art Loss Register |
