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A silver talismanic pendant or amulet, and a jade plaque with qur'anic inscriptions, Persia, 17th/18th century
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- jade and silver pendant
comprising a faceted, cylindrical silver talismanic pendant with three supension loops, each facet engraved with a calligraphic inscription, the flat oval jade pendant featuring engraved Qur'anic verses
Condition
Both in good condition, some dents to surface of silver pendant and rubbing along edges, very light hairline crack to jade pendant, as viewed.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
inscriptions
1) Amulet box (silver talismanic pendant)
Qur'an, chapters II (al-Baqara), verse 255; LXVIII (al-Qalam), verses 51-2 and the nada 'ali quatrain.
2) Jade plaque
Qur'an, chapters CXIV (al-Nas).