Sale 8899
London, South Kensington
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12 October 2000
Price realised
GBP 1,058
Estimate
An octagonal jade talisman Possibly 15th Century carved on one side with rows of numbers of magical import, drilled through with two holes -- 1¾in. (4.5cm.) wide; and a Timurid dark jade shaped oval pendant, with a central calligraphic panel within a band of scrolling foliage, the reverse also with scrolling foliage, with attached silver link chain -- 21/8in. (5.4cm.) wide, 17th Century, (old wear). See Illustration. (2)
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