IRAN OR EGYPT, 10TH CENTURY

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A PAIR OF ENGRAVED GOLD BRACELETS
IRAN OR EGYPT, 10TH CENTURY
Each of circular form with pin clasp bordered by granulated decoration, the main body of the bracelet with benedictory inscription in naskh, one bracelet damaged in two places
2in. (5.4cm.) diam. (2)

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Lot Essay

The inscription on both of these bracelets reads, al-'izz wa'l-iqbal wa'l-dawla wa'l-sa'ada wa'l-salama wa'l-nusra wa'l-baqa li-sahibihi, 'Glory and prosperity and good fortune and happiness and well-being and victory and long life to its owner'.

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