A CARVED INSCRIBED AGATE TALISMAN

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A CARVED INSCRIBED AGATE TALISMAN
PERSIA, 16TH/17TH CENTURY

Of broad inverted drop-shape, one side extremely finely carved with a stylised poppy spray, the leaves and flowers each filled with inscriptions using four different forms of cursive calligraphy, in a border of superbly proportioned naskh (minute rim chips) mounted in gold as a pendant
2 1/8in. (5.5cm.) wide

Lot Essay

Inscribed in margin: invocation to the Prophet, Fatima and the twelve Imams.

Inscribed within cartouches:
a. In God is my success; b. sura xiii, al-Ra'd, v.13.; c. He who trusts in God; d. O Judge of (our) needs.; e. What God wills. The only power is with God. I ask God's forgiveness; f. O [God] who satisfies our needs.

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