ART OF THE ISLAMIC WORLD AND INDIA

A QAJAR SILVER MOUNTED ENGRAVED AGATE BAZU BAND, 19TH CENTURY

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Start price: £280

Estimated price: £300 - £400

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Description

This oval-shaped agate bazuband (amulet) is finely engraved with Arabic script, including verses from the Qur’an or protective invocations in elegant naskh script. The central panel is framed by a circular band with dense inscriptions and bordered by a scalloped silver mount. 

L: 12.5cm 

Agate: L: 6cm