An early Islamic rock crystal oval talisman

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An early Islamic rock crystal oval talisman
with one flat and one convex side, carved with a three-line kufic inscription in reverse -- 7/8.in (2.3cm) wide, 9th/10th Century.
See Colour Plate 10.

For a similar example: Christies King St. Thursday 20th October 1994, lot 376.

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