A LARGE ENGRAVED ROCK CRYSTAL PENDANT Possibly Iran or Lucknow, India, 19th century
A LARGE ENGRAVED ROCK CRYSTAL PENDANT
Possibly Iran or Lucknow, India, 19th century
The near-square, flat rock crystal hardstone engraved in Arabic with eulogising poetry in praise to the saint 'Ali, decorated in fine scrolling motifs and a floral border, in decorated silver mount, the stone 4.5cm x 4.9cm, 6.7cm x 5.5cm including the mount.
the stone 4.5cm x 4.9cm, 6.7cm x 5.5cm including the mount
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500
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A LARGE ENGRAVED ROCK CRYSTAL PENDANT
Possibly Iran or Lucknow, India, 19th century
The near-square, flat rock crystal hardstone engraved in Arabic with eulogising poetry in praise to the saint 'Ali, decorated in fine scrolling motifs and a floral border, in decorated silver mount, the stone 4.5cm x 4.9cm, 6.7cm x 5.5cm including the mount.
the stone 4.5cm x 4.9cm, 6.7cm x 5.5cm including the mount
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500