19th Jun, 2025 12:00
Arts of India and the Islamic Lands
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AN ENGRAVED BRASS SHI’A TALISMANIC BAZUBAND (ARMBAND)
Possibly Deccan, Central India or Iran, second half 19th century
AN ENGRAVED BRASS SHI’A TALISMANIC BAZUBAND (ARMBAND)
Possibly Deccan, Central India or Iran, second half 19th century
Of convex square shape, densely engraved on both sides, the front with a central numerical chart medallion, surrounded by smaller roundels filled with overlapping lines of geomantic numbers, prayers on the corners and outer edges, the interior with a similar talismanic medallion, the central plaque with two ornate motifs, possibly a stylised version of the "Prophet's sandal" (Na'layn or Nalayn), and more numerical charts, strung on a brown cotton string.
7.6cm x 8cm
Estimated at £300 - £400
AN ENGRAVED BRASS SHI’A TALISMANIC BAZUBAND (ARMBAND)
Possibly Deccan, Central India or Iran, second half 19th century
Of convex square shape, densely engraved on both sides, the front with a central numerical chart medallion, surrounded by smaller roundels filled with overlapping lines of geomantic numbers, prayers on the corners and outer edges, the interior with a similar talismanic medallion, the central plaque with two ornate motifs, possibly a stylised version of the "Prophet's sandal" (Na'layn or Nalayn), and more numerical charts, strung on a brown cotton string.
7.6cm x 8cm
Auction: Arts of India and the Islamic Lands, 19th Jun, 2025
Our specialist auction Arts of India and the Islamic Lands is now online for you to browse, peruse and fall in love with your next antique.
Among the highlights, this sale vaunts a remarkable selection of Rajput Schools paintings and an illustrated loose folio from a Timurid Haft Paykar series, all part of a private Canadian collection; several gem-studded Indian necklaces, treasured heirlooms of a local family; a notable group of Islamic manuscripts, including a geomantic tome attributed to the Nubian alchemist Dhul-Nun al-Misri; and several lots of Persian Qajar lacquer belonging to the heir of a British diplomatic family in office under Sir Denis Wright in Tehran between 1971 - 1973.
Our selected lots preview starts next week, on Tuesday 3rd June, and the full view is going to take place from Friday 13th June until the sale day.
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13th June - 10:00 - 17:00
14th June - 11:00 - 16:00
15th June - 11:00 - 16:00
16th June - 10:00 - 17:00
17th June - 10:00 - 17:00
18th June - 10:00 - 17:00
