11th Nov, 2015 10:00

Islamic, Indian, Himalayan and South East Asian Art

 
Lot 304
 

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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'