Talismanic bazuband, Central Asia, 19th century Silver bazuband composed of three medallions engraved with a floral design on the back, meanders on the sides and set with a glass or carnelian intaglio. The two side intaglios are finely engraved in naskhi Arabic with four lines of Sura CXIV An-Nas from the Qur'an, while the central intaglio is acid-etched with an inscription in reserve. These three medallions are linked together and flanked by openwork plates to which are attached woven polychrome textile bands finished with a pompom. L. without textile attachments: 17.5 cm; gross weight: 105 g Minor wear on textile fasteners. Provenance: Former collection of a Paris researcher (Part I).