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Lot 180: An Islamic Hardstone Amulet Pendant with Arabic Calligraphy.

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Start price: £70

Estimated price: £100 - £150

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An Islamic Hardstone Amulet Pendant with Arabic Calligraphy.

A trapezoidal hardstone amulet pendant set within a silver mount and fitted with a single suspension loop. One face is engraved and highlighted with gilt Arabic calligraphy arranged in a bold central composition, reading “Bismillah al-Rahman al-Rahim” (In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful), accompanied by additional smaller devotional script.

Approximately 4 x 3cm

Provenance: Part of a private gentleman’s collection, based in W London.