Ancient Near Eastern Bronze Sunburst Pendant. This small bronze object features a circular face engraved with a radiating sunburst motif, composed of evenly spaced incised rays extending from a central point.
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Caliph al-Ma'mun's reign marks the absolute zenith of early Islamic scientific, mathematical, and economic organization. This is an incredibly rare, museum-grade early Islamic Abbasid bronze 5-dinar coin weight issued during the Golden Age of Islam under Caliph al-Ma'mun (the visionary builder of the House of Wisdom in Baghdad).
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Culture: Islamic Caliphate (Abbasid). The clear stamping and balanced mass reflect formal oversight typical of Abbasid administrative systems. Umayyad, Abbasid and Tulunid Glass Weights. Early Islamic Caliphate (c. 9th–11th century AD).
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The form, weight, and engraving style are consistent with early Islamic manufacture. Early Islamic period, circa 7th–9th century AD.
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No modern casting seams or artificial aging visible. Weight mass aligns precisely with known 10-mithqal standards. Material: Bronze.
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These "Protection Tables" were worn by soldiers, high-ranking travelers, or the sick to serve as a physical manifestation of divine decree. The scalloped top mimics a prayer niche (Mihrab), symbolically pointing the wearer toward the divine.
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Date: 800AD. Object Type: Talismanic token / devotional amulet. The irregular flan and informal execution distinguish this piece from official Abbasid coinage, indicating devotional or protective function rather than monetary circulation.
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Arab-Byzantine, c. 660s-680s. Æ Fals (21mm, 5.21g, 6h), Emperor standing facing, holding long cross and globus cruciger. R/ Cursive M; cross above; ANNO to l., NEO to r. Cf. Album 3504.
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Islamic Personal Seal Muhammad Baqir 1800AD Genuine Artifact. Culture / Period: Safavid–Qajar. The flowing script style and decorative dotted field are characteristic of Safavid and early Qajar period seals.
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