1024 AD. A rectangular pendant of a flat and elegant silhouette. It features two suspension loops on the upper edge, adding to its charm and versatility. The obverse of the pendant is adorned with intricate calligraphy set within a dotted border, while the reverse remains unworked, leaving the attention entirely on the exquisite craftsmanship of the front. The calligraphy on this pendant would have been executed with particular care and skill, as the words themselves were considered sacred and were imbued with special meaning and significance. As a decorative piece of jewelry, this pendant would have been worn as a sign of faith and devotion and may have also had talismanic properties intended to protect the wearer from harm or misfortune.Size: L:40mm / W:40mm ; 20gProvenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly in a collection of A. Kotlar, since the 1970s.