An Ottoman Diamond and Enamel talismanic Pendant with Tughra of Abd al-Majid (A.H.1255-1277/A.D. 1839-1861)

of foliate form, with a cobalt blue enamelled ground decorated with an applied diamond-set tughra, the reverse engraved with a roundel enclosing a six-pointed star with inscription and date of 1027 (sic.) encircled by calligraphic scrolls, the surrounding lobed cartouches filled with floral and foliate sprays, all on a hatched ground, suspension loop

in good condition, some loss to diamond setting, as viewed
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inscriptions
The tughra reads: 'Abd al-Majid Khan (A.H.1255-77/A.D.1839-1861)'

The back bears the name of The Seven Sleepers and their dog and the spurious date A.H.1027

The Seven Sleepers and their dog is used as a talisman and was very popular among the Ottomans.