Islamic Calligraphic Garnet Gemstone for Ali Early 20th century AD A carved domed garnet tortoise shell-shaped cup, with segmented outer face and two lines of calligraphic text: 'Praise be to God for Ali the son of Mohammed'. 8.87 grams, 32mm (1 1/4"). Extremely fine condition. Provenance Property of a Hampstead gentleman; from his family collection formed since the 1970s. Footnotes Dr Bonewitz notes: 'An exceptional job of garnet carving.'
Islamic Calligraphic Garnet Gemstone for Ali Early 20th century AD A carved domed garnet tortoise shell-shaped cup, with segmented outer face and two lines of calligraphic text: 'Praise be to God for Ali the son of Mohammed'. 8.87 grams, 32mm (1 1/4"). Extremely fine condition. Provenance Property of a Hampstead gentleman; from his family collection formed since the 1970s. Footnotes Dr Bonewitz notes: 'An exceptional job of garnet carving.'
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