Surya Rutten

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A very elegant and refined bracelet dating from the end of the Qajar period (Qādjāre–Ottoman) made of bronze and adorned with delicate Islamic motifs and inscriptions.
This bracelet, engraved with verses from the Quran, was worn by warriors during battles, in the belief that it would bring them divine protection and allow them to return alive from combat.
The workmanship of the engraving and the harmony of the Islamic motifs on the bronze testify to great skill-

10 x 7 cm

Un bracelet (بازوبند ) de bras très élégant et raffiné datant de la fin de la période (qâdjâre,-Ottoman) réalisé en bronze et orné de motifs et d’inscriptions islamiques délicates.
Ce bracelet, gravé avec des versets du Coran, était porté par les guerriers pendant les batailles, dans la croyance qu’il leur apporterait la protection divine et leur permettrait de revenir vivants du combat.
La finesse de la gravure et l’harmonie des motifs islamiques sur le bronze témoignent du grand savoir-

10 x 7 cm

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Islamic art, Ottoman, Qajar, orientalist, 19th century - Qajar dynasty (1796–1925)

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Original bronze bracelet from the late Qajar-Ottoman period (1796–1925), inscribed with Quranic verses and Islamic motifs, measuring 10 x 7 cm, titled art islamique, ottoman, Qajar, orientalist 19th century.

Islamic art, Ottoman, Qajar, orientalist, 19th century - Qajar dynasty (1796–1925)

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Original bronze bracelet from the late Qajar-Ottoman period (1796–1925), inscribed with Quranic verses and Islamic motifs, measuring 10 x 7 cm, titled art islamique, ottoman, Qajar, orientalist 19th century.

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