19th Jun, 2025 12:00
Arts of India and the Islamic Lands
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A REPOUSSÉ SILVER HIRZ NECKLACE
Possibly Turkmenistan or Uzbekistan, Central Asia, late 19th - early 20th century
A REPOUSSÉ SILVER HIRZ NECKLACE
PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE BRITISH COLLECTION
Possibly Turkmenistan or Uzbekistan, Central Asia, late 19th - early 20th century
A cylindrical silver amulet case (hirz) finely decorated in repoussé with floral and foliate motifs, divided into four sections by raised bands, each end domed, the body densely worked with scrolling leaves and blossoms, with attached silver suspension chain, traditionally used as a protective amulet or container for Qur’anic scrolls or talismanic prayers, a typical example of Central Asian Islamic personal adornment, with strong regional character and high-relief craftsmanship, often worn by women and children for spiritual protection.
8.5cm long
Overall weight 24.3gr.
Sold for £135
A REPOUSSÉ SILVER HIRZ NECKLACE
PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE BRITISH COLLECTION
Possibly Turkmenistan or Uzbekistan, Central Asia, late 19th - early 20th century
A cylindrical silver amulet case (hirz) finely decorated in repoussé with floral and foliate motifs, divided into four sections by raised bands, each end domed, the body densely worked with scrolling leaves and blossoms, with attached silver suspension chain, traditionally used as a protective amulet or container for Qur’anic scrolls or talismanic prayers, a typical example of Central Asian Islamic personal adornment, with strong regional character and high-relief craftsmanship, often worn by women and children for spiritual protection.
8.5cm long
Overall weight 24.3gr.
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
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