Two Qajar silver bazuband amulet cases Persia, 18th/ 19th Century...
Two Qajar silver bazuband amulet cases
Persia, 18th/ 19th Century
of circular form with hinged lid, hinged loops and clasp, both profusely engraved with a central roundel containing a lobed cartouche with foliate vines, the first surrounded by a band containing inscriptions in naskhi, the second with concentric bands containing inscriptions in nakshi, the borders with further bands of inscription in nakshi, the reverse with a central openwork flowerhead
5.5 cm. and 6 cm. diam.(2)
Inscriptions: to both, The basmalah, Qur'an, chapter LXVIII (al-qalam), verses 51 and 52; to one, The nada 'ali quatrain; to the other, Qur'an, chapter II (al-baqarah), part of verse 255.
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Two Qajar silver bazuband amulet cases
Persia, 18th/ 19th Century
of circular form with hinged lid, hinged loops and clasp, both profusely engraved with a central roundel containing a lobed cartouche with foliate vines, the first surrounded by a band containing inscriptions in naskhi, the second with concentric bands containing inscriptions in nakshi, the borders with further bands of inscription in nakshi, the reverse with a central openwork flowerhead
5.5 cm. and 6 cm. diam.(2)
Inscriptions: to both, The basmalah, Qur'an, chapter LXVIII (al-qalam), verses 51 and 52; to one, The nada 'ali quatrain; to the other, Qur'an, chapter II (al-baqarah), part of verse 255.
Important Notice to Buyers
Some countries e.g., the US, prohibit or restrict the purchase by its citizens (wherever located) and/or the import of certain types of Iranian-origin works. As a convenience to buyers, Bonhams has marked with the symbol R all lots of Iranian (Persian) origin. It is each buyer's responsibility to ensure that they do not bid or import a lot in contravention of the sanctions or trade embargoes that apply to them.