A MUGHAL GEM-SET CARNELIAN SILVER-MOUNTED PENDANT, INDIA, 19TH CENTURY

Reference: ART3006820

The carnelian, of oval form, is profusely engraved with a central medallion containing an inscription. The border features further bands of inscriptions, set in a silver mounting and adorned with gemstones.
Inscriptions: In the center, an invocation to Allah as 'O The Preserver,' surrounded by Surah al-Kursi.
7.7 by 7 cm.

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