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Shah Jahan Diamond
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Title: Shah Jahan Diamond
Date: 17th century
Medium: Pendant of taviz (amulet) outline; facet-cut from diamond (material described as ‘fancy light pink’), drilled
Dimensions:
H. 1 5/16 in. (3.3 cm)
W. 1 13/16 in. (4.6 cm)
Wt. 56.72 cts
Classification: Stone
Credit Line: The al-Sabah Collection, Dar al-Athar al-Islamiyyah, Kuwait