January Antiques & Decorative Arts
Lot 178: An Islamic Mother-of-Pearl Amulet Pendant with Calligraphic Inscription.
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An Islamic Mother-of-Pearl Amulet Pendant with Calligraphic Inscription.
A circular amulet pendant carved from iridescent mother-of-pearl and set within a silver mount with a single suspension loop. One face is engraved with flowing Arabic calligraphy arranged in a compact, emblematic composition, the darkened lines standing in contrast against the luminous surface of the shell. The inscription is devotional in nature, executed in a stylised calligraphic form.
D: Approximately 4.2cm
Provenance: Part of a private gentleman’s collection, based in W London.
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