A MUGHAL JADE AMULET, NORTHERN INDIA, 18TH CENTURY

Reference: ART4001234

In the form of a lobed cartouche, engraved with a central medallion containing inscriptions in tawqi', the border with a floral vine with perching birds. 9 by 5.4 cm.

CATALOGUE NOTE Inscriptions: to the centre, Quran, chapter XXI (al-Anbiya'), part of verse 87, to the borders: Quran, chapter CIX (al-Kafirun).