Antique Handcarved Kashmiri Engraved Carnelian Amulet
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£30.00
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Antique Handcarved Kashmiri Engraved Carnelian Amulet This is a beautifully engraved Carnelian amulet, with a piece of text from the Quran. I'm afraid my Arabic is too basic to have ever been able to read it, but it came into my hands at the end of the 80's when I was travelling in Srinagar, Kashmir and dealing in Kashmiri shawls. It is hand engraved, unlike many today which are laser engraved and 'perfect', and it has been further lightly inked in to show up the writing. The effect is permanent. I have kept it with great care, and it is in very good condition. As regards its age..it certainly has some, but I couldn't be accurate and therefore leave it up to you. Because of the Kashmiri proximity to Afghanistan it is most likely carved in that area, with the plentiful amount of carnelian found in Afghanistan/Pakistan. Size is 33mm by 20mm. It is 2mm in depth. Please do not hesitate to email me if you would like further details.Postage free in the UK. Antique Handcarved Kashmiri Engraved Carnelian Amulet
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