1191 | Al Andalus coins

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CALIPHAL PERIOD OR LATER. Amulet-case. (Pb. 19.22g/26x14mm). Possibly 10th-12th century. Cylindrical lead case with an oval lid and two facing retaining rings at the top. The decoration consists of a series of parallel bands along the length of the piece. The first band contains an epigraphic band in well-executed Kufic script, with some upper letter terminals finished with a bevel and swan-neck, while the second band repeats a wave motif. This pattern appears to be repeated three times, for a total of six bands, separated by a very fine border of diagonal lines. (Similar to Amulets 231. Type B-Tubes-with two handles). VF+.

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