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Diamond Pendant of Amulet Case (Ta'widh) Form

17th century

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Diamond Pendant of Amulet Case (Ta'widh) Form, Facet-cut diamond (material of yellowish tint), drilled — This image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

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Title: Diamond Pendant of Amulet Case (Ta'widh) Form

Date: 17th century

Medium: Facet-cut diamond (material of yellowish tint), drilled

Dimensions: H. 5/8 in. (1.5 cm)
W. 11/16 in. (1.7 cm)
Wt. 28.304 cts

Classification: Stone

Credit Line: The al-Sabah Collection, Dar al-Athar al-Islamiyyah, Kuwait

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