January Antiques & Decorative Arts
Lot 179: An Islamic Oval Carnelian Amulet Pendant Engraved with...
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An Islamic Oval Carnelian Amulet Pendant Engraved with Ayat al-Kursi.
An oval carnelian amulet pendant set within a silver mount with twin suspension loops. One face is densely engraved with horizontal lines of Arabic inscription contained within an oval cartouche, framed by a continuous scrolling border. The text corresponds to Ayat al-Kursi (Surah al-Baqarah 2:255), a Qur’anic verse traditionally associated with protection and blessing.
Approximately 5 x 3.5cm
Provenance: Part of a private gentleman’s collection, based in W London.
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