25th Nov, 2023 12:00
Islamic, Indian and Asian Art
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An Islamic Silver and Agate Amulet
20th century.
The silver framed agate, of octagonal from, engraved with the verse 'Ayat Al-Kursi', also known as the 'The Throne Verse' from Surah Baqarah.
Weight: 30.3 g.
43 x 48 mm
Part of Javitri Shah Collection
Ayat Al Kursi or The Throne Verse:
"Allah! There is no god but He - the Living, the Self-subsisting, Eternal. No slumber can seize Him nor Sleep. His are all things in the heavens and on earth. Who is there that can intercede in His presence except as he permitteth? He knoweth what (appeareth to His creatures As) Before or After or Behind them. Nor shall they compass aught of His knowledge except as He willeth. His throne doth extend over the heavens and on earth, and He feeleth no fatigue in guarding and preserving them, For He is the Most High, the Supreme (in glory)".
The Quran is the sacred book of Almighty Allah revealed to our beloved Prophet Muhammad (SAW). Ayat Al Kursi, or Ayatul Kursi (also known as the Throne Verse) is the most powerful verse of the Qur’an that Allah (SWT) has revealed to seek protection, guidance, sustenance, blessings, mercy, Jannah, and much more.
Prophet Muhammad (SAW) said it is the most important Ayah in the Quran. It is one of the four parts of Quran that are attached to Arsh (Allah’s Throne). The significance of the Ayat al Kursi can be invoked from these sayings of prominent holy personalities.
It talks about how the power and knowledge of Allah encompass everything. When you recite Ayatul Kursi along with its meaning, you will see that the verse deals with Allah’s names and His knowledge. The two beautiful names Al-Hayyu (الحي) which means the Ever-Lasting and Al-Qayyum (القيوم) which means the Creator & Sustainer.
Sold for €143
20th century.
The silver framed agate, of octagonal from, engraved with the verse 'Ayat Al-Kursi', also known as the 'The Throne Verse' from Surah Baqarah.
Weight: 30.3 g.
43 x 48 mm
Part of Javitri Shah Collection
Ayat Al Kursi or The Throne Verse:
"Allah! There is no god but He - the Living, the Self-subsisting, Eternal. No slumber can seize Him nor Sleep. His are all things in the heavens and on earth. Who is there that can intercede in His presence except as he permitteth? He knoweth what (appeareth to His creatures As) Before or After or Behind them. Nor shall they compass aught of His knowledge except as He willeth. His throne doth extend over the heavens and on earth, and He feeleth no fatigue in guarding and preserving them, For He is the Most High, the Supreme (in glory)".
The Quran is the sacred book of Almighty Allah revealed to our beloved Prophet Muhammad (SAW). Ayat Al Kursi, or Ayatul Kursi (also known as the Throne Verse) is the most powerful verse of the Qur’an that Allah (SWT) has revealed to seek protection, guidance, sustenance, blessings, mercy, Jannah, and much more.
Prophet Muhammad (SAW) said it is the most important Ayah in the Quran. It is one of the four parts of Quran that are attached to Arsh (Allah’s Throne). The significance of the Ayat al Kursi can be invoked from these sayings of prominent holy personalities.
It talks about how the power and knowledge of Allah encompass everything. When you recite Ayatul Kursi along with its meaning, you will see that the verse deals with Allah’s names and His knowledge. The two beautiful names Al-Hayyu (الحي) which means the Ever-Lasting and Al-Qayyum (القيوم) which means the Creator & Sustainer.
Auction: Islamic, Indian and Asian Art, 25th Nov, 2023
Our upcoming sale of Islamic, Indian & Southeast Asian Art will present an array of objects created over the course of 20 centuries in the middle east, Asia, the Himalayas, and India. Included in the auction are sculptures in bronze and stone, such as an impressive 10th-century sandstone head of Shiva from Uttar Pradesh, India, gilt bronze Buddhas, Indian furniture, miniature paintings and jewellery.
