Bazuband" arm ornament composed of three carnelian medallions set with turquoise, inscribed with Nastaliq Qur'anic verses, inscribed on the right "Yadollahi fawqa aydihim" meaning that Allah knows all, in the center an excerpt from the Qur'an "Our God forgive us for our sins and transgression. Anchor us firmly and give us strength and victory over the disbelievers" left "Allah's hand is in their hands". Indo-Persian work, Hyderabad region, 19th century Length : 15 cm

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