Antique Turkish Ottoman Gold Gilt Copper Tombak Islamic Amulet Case
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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Middle Eastern: Metalwork: Pre 1700: Item # 1470861
Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Middle Eastern: Metalwork: Pre 1700: Item # 1470861
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Antique 16th century Turkish Ottoman gold gilt-copper (Tombak) Islamic Amulet case (Ta'wiz-Muska) of hexagonal cylindrical form the bottom part adorned with engraved ornament. The upper part with two small integral rectangular suspension loops, allow the amulet to be suspended with a silk cord from the neck. originally held a Qur’anic verse.
According to the previous owner, this amulet case was found before World War II on the Mohacs battlefield in Hungary.
CONDITION: Showing its age and usage, absence of two closure ends, one of the ends slightly chipped.
Please see the pictures in the listing since they are part of the description of the condition of the object.
MEASUREMENTS:
Overall length: 26.74 mm. Height including suspension loops: 12.68 mm. Weight: 6.9 grams.
