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Three Leaf-shaped Islamic Amulet Pendants – Afghanistan-Iran
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Three Leaf-shaped Islamic Amulet Pendants – Afghanistan-Iran
Three Islamic amulet pendants, shaped like stylized leaves. Afghanistan and Iran, [early 20th century].
Silver, cast, repoussé, engraved, and punched; soldered silver thread; chased.
1. Necklace with two cylindrical amulet cases and large amulet pendant. Pendant with vegetal patterns, and droplets ("boteh" or paisleys); inscription engraved in strikingly elegant letters. Necklace also with droplet-shaped pendants with floral decorations. Approx. 40X9 cm (pendant: 8X7 cm).
2. Chain with small droplet-shaped pendants and large amulet pendant with green glass bead set in middle. Engraved inscriptions and two droplet-shaped ornaments. Dated 1323 (= 1905 CE) according to the Muslim calendar. 43X8 cm (pendant 9X8 cm).
3. Pendant surmounted by two suspension loops. Decorated with images of two human figures (erased) flanked by fish, droplets, a large bird, and geometric patterns. 10X7 cm.
