Bidspirit auction | An Islamic Agate Amulet Pendant

An Islamic Agate Amulet Pendant with Arabic Calligraphy. - An Islamic oval agate amulet pendant, the translucent stone engraved on the face with concentric bands of finely executed Arabic calligraphy arranged around a central cartouche. The inscriptions appear to consist of devotional and protective invocations, characteristic of Islamic talismanic objects intended for personal wear. The agate is set within a serrated metal mount and fitted with a suspension loop, allowing it to be worn as a pendant. L: Approximately 6.2cm