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A JADE TAWIZ PENDANT
A JADE TAWIZ PENDANT
India, 19th century
of cartouche-shaped form, with three lines of islamic calligraphy, suspension loop at the top, the reverse plain
3.4 x 5.3cm
The inscription is an invocation to the Imam 'Ali, Nada 'Ali, which translates into English as follows:
Call upon 'Ali who causes wonders
You will find him helpful in misfortune
All anguish, all sorrow will disappear
Through your Friendship [with God] O 'Ali O' Ali O' Ali'
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A JADE TAWIZ PENDANT
India, 19th century
of cartouche-shaped form, with three lines of islamic calligraphy, suspension loop at the top, the reverse plain
3.4 x 5.3cm
The inscription is an invocation to the Imam 'Ali, Nada 'Ali, which translates into English as follows:
Call upon 'Ali who causes wonders
You will find him helpful in misfortune
All anguish, all sorrow will disappear
Through your Friendship [with God] O 'Ali O' Ali O' Ali'