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IRAQ, IRAN OR INDIA, 14TH-15TH CENTURY
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AN INSCRIBED RUBY BEAD
IRAQ, IRAN OR INDIA, 14TH-15TH CENTURY
Of irregular form, the polished surface with a cursive Arabic benedictory inscription, 5.6 carat
5/8in. (1.5cm.) high; 3/8in. (0.8cm.) wide; ¼in. (0.5cm.) deep
IRAQ, IRAN OR INDIA, 14TH-15TH CENTURY
Of irregular form, the polished surface with a cursive Arabic benedictory inscription, 5.6 carat
5/8in. (1.5cm.) high; 3/8in. (0.8cm.) wide; ¼in. (0.5cm.) deep
Engraved
Iqbal, 'Prosperity'
Special notice
This lot is offered without reserve.
Sale room notice
The USA prohibits the purchase by US persons of Iranian-origin “works of conventional craftsmanship” such as carpets, textiles, decorative objects, and scientific instruments. The US sanctions apply to US persons regardless of the location of the transaction or the shipping intentions of the US person. For this reason, Christie’s will not accept bids by US persons on this lot. Non-US persons wishing to import this lot into the USA are advised that they will need to apply for an OFAC licence and that this can take many months to be granted.
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