ISLAMIC ART. TALISMAN Polylobed Indo-Persian amulet in agate, with engraved calligraphic decoration in Nasta'liq referring to Naad Aliyy taken from the Imams' call to prayer. The pendant is held by a braided cord of gilded thread with beaded trimmings of red cinnabar and spinach jade cabochons and a string of mother-of-pearl beads. 3.5 x 5 cm