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Incised carnelian has been exported from India to the Middle East, Central Asia and eastern Europe since the bronze age. In the Islamic tradition, carnelian was known as the favorite gemstone of the prophet Muhammad, and believed to control hemorrhaging and provide strength in battle.
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Title: Pendant
Date: 11th century
Geography: Attributed to Egypt
Medium: Carnelian
Dimensions:
L. 7/8 in. (2.2 cm)
W. 1 3/16 in. (3 cm)
Classification: Jewelry
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Frederick F. Thompson, 1915
Object Number: 15.6.15
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