AMULET COLLECTION Sebastián Gaspariño #92

ALMOHADE PERIOD OR LATER. Monetiform amulet. (Ae. 1.15g/24mm). Possibly 13th-15th century. Anv: Legends in incised Nasjí that develop in four sectors delimited by the square and the circle, and inside the square in four lines. The piece has a fold at the bottom with a missing blank and a small circular hole right in the center, possibly to be used as a pendant. Rev: Anepigraph. (Similar to Amulets 163. Type B-III). Very Fine.
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UNCERTAIN CHRONOLOGY. Monetiform amulet. (Pb. 2.71g/24x22mm). Apparently the same on the front and back. Three concentric circles; on the outside a border of small diagonal lines, in the middle a wide band divided into seven equal spaces divided by groups of two horns finished in a bevel and facing each other at the tip and a circle between each group. In the center of the piece a point. (Similar to Amulets 149. Type B-III). Very Fine.
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CALIFAL PERIOD. Monetiform amulet. (Pb. 1.97g/23X20mm). Possibly 10th century. Anv: Surrounded by a dotted graphic, six-pointed star or ornate seal of Solomon. Rev: Four lines of pseudo-writing surrounded by a circular band with an oblique scratch motif. (Amulets 376-N12. Type B-IV, same specimen). Almost Very Fine.
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CALIFAL/TAIFAS PERIOD. Monetiform amulet of large module. (Pb. 18.00g/39x42mm). Possibly 10th-11th century. Anv: The entire piece is bordered by a wide band in which a circle motif is repeated with a central point and in the center, a six-pointed star or seal of Solomon. Rev: A six-petaled flower richly ornamented with circles and dots. (Similar on the obverse to Amulets 153 and on the reverse, to the obverse Amulets 125. Type B-IV/V). Very Fine.
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CALIFAL/TAIFAS PERIOD. Monetiform amulet. (Pb. 4.69g/22mm). The same in both areas, a border of radial lines runs along the entire edge, and in the center an eight-pointed star. The piece has two perforations with breaks on the edge that were possibly made to use it as a pendant. (Similar to obverse Amulets 128. Type B-IV). Very Fine.
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TAIFAS/ALMORAVIDE PERIOD. Monetiform amulet without inscription. (Pb. 10.37g/36mm). Possibly 11th-12th century. Anv: A double band runs along the entire edge; the exterior is smooth while the interior is divided into twenty triangular-shaped sectors divided by double radial lines. In the center of the piece a point surrounded by circles that appears to simulate a flower. Rev: Anepigraph. (Similar Amulets 361). Very Fine.
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TAIFAS/ALMORAVIDE PERIOD. Small pendant amulet. (Pb. 2.84g/16x21mm). Possibly 11th-12th century. Anv: Three concentric bands separated by a thick line, and a globular central point. In the outermost band a motif of radial scratch is repeated, quite separated from each other. The other two bands are smooth. Rev: Two lines of rounded Kufic script. It retains a complete holding ring and part of the other. (Amulets 372-N2. Type B-VI, same specimen). Good Very Fine.
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TAIFAS/ALMORAVIDE PERIOD. Small pendant amulet. (Pb. 3.54g/19x24mm). Possibly 11th-12th century. Anv: Three concentric bands separated by a thick line, and a globular central point. In the outermost band a motif of radial scratch is repeated, quite separated from each other. The other two bands are smooth. Rev: Two lines of rounded Kufic script. It retains a complete retaining ring and a link. (Similar to Amulets 390. Type, B-VI). Good Very Fine.
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TAIFAS/ALMORAVIDE PERIOD. Tiny monetiform amulet. (Pb. 1.02g/13mm). Possibly 11th-12th century. Both areas are bordered by a double graphic that forms a very small band that frames the three lines of pseudo-writing that is repeated in both areas. Proposal for interpretation of the legend according to the study: ألله / لا إله / إلّا. (God / there is no other god / than). (Amulets 409. Type B-VI, same specimen). Very Fine.
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TAIFAS OR ALMORAVIDE PERIOD. Tiny monetiform amulet. (Pb. 0.64g/10mm). Possibly 11th-12th century. Anv: A wide circular epigraphic band of Kufic writing with long shafts and a bevel finish, occupies most of the piece, limited on both sides with a double line. In the center, a point. Rev: An equilateral triangle with a central point. (Amulets 410. Type B-VI, same specimen). Very Fine.
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UNCERTAIN CHRONOLOGY. Tiny monetiform amulet. (Pb. 1.11g/11mm). Uncertain century. Anv: Three lines of linear Kufic writing. There are no traces of fastening rings. Maybe it's the lid of a tubular amulet. (Amulets 411. Type B-VI, same specimen). Very Fine.
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TAIFAS/ALMORAVIDE PERIOD. Tiny monetiform amulet. (Pb. 0.91g/19mm). Possibly 11th-12th century. In both areas, a double graphic that forms a small band. The legends, in schematic Kufic, contain Sura 112, in four lines in An v: ألله أحد ألله / ألصمد / لم يلد / و لم. (God is Unique, God is Eternal, he did not beget and he did not) and four others in Rev: يولد / و لم يكن / له كفوا / أحد. (He was begotten and has no like). (Amulets 423. Type B-VI, same specimen). Very Fine.
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TAIFAS/ALMORAVIDE PERIOD. Tiny monetiform amulet. (Pb. 0.40/13mm). Possibly 11th-12th century. Anv: Two lines of writing in Kufic: الملك / لله. (Sovereignty belongs to God). Rev: Anepigraph. The piece has remaining welding on the upper part, as well as a repaired double fracture. (Type B-VI Amulets). Almost Very Fine.
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TAIFAS PERIOD. Amulet-case. (Ae. 11.60g/27x25mm). Possibly 11th century. Lenticular-shaped case and remains of two suspension rings on the upper edge. Anv: An illegible epigraphic band surrounding a central circle, in which an eight-pointed star in continuous lines is inscribed. Rev: An epigraphic band in simple Kufic with the Prophetic Mission of Muhammad: محمد رسول ألله (Muhammad is the Messenger of God) surrounding the central circle, and in this a radiating star of och or blunt-tipped oval arms, each surrounded by a narrow linear fillet. In the center it has a great point. The piece has a hole in the lower part of the obverse and two much smaller ones in the upper part of the reverse. (Amulets 161- G39. Type, A-Boxes-I, same copy). Very Fine.
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ALMORAVID PERIOD. Amulet-case. (Pb. 17.60g/28x27X7mm). Possibly 12th century. Rectangular lead case with opening on the smaller right side. It retains two facing suspension rings at the top. In both areas, elegant and raised linear Kufic writing, with beveled endings. One word for Anv: الملك. and another in Rev: لله. which together means "Sovereignty belongs to God." (Amulets 177-D4. Type A-Boxes-III, same specimen). Good Very Fine.
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ALMOHADE OR NAZARÍ PERIOD. Amulet-case. (Pb. 16.80g/28x26X6mm). Possibly 13th-15th century. Rectangular lead case with opening on the smaller left side. It retains two suspension rings in the upper part in a front position. In both areas, Nasjí cursive writing, elegant and grown. One word in Anv: لله. and another in Rev: العزّ. which together means "The glory belongs to God." (Amulets 352-N5. Type A-Boxes-III, same specimen). Very Fine.
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TAIFAS PERIOD. Amulet-case. (Pb. 20.60g/31x27X8mm). Possibly 11th century. Rectangular lead case with an opening on the smaller right side and remains of two fastening or suspension rings at the top. Both areas are bordered by an elegant and well-made Kufic epigraphic band, with the handles of the tall letters finished with a bevel and a central cartouche containing a larger and more stylized line of writing, also with the handles finished with a bevel. . Anv: الواحد ألله (The Only One is God). Rev: الملك لله (The majesty belongs to God). (Amulets 191-G36. Type A-Boxes-III, same specimen). Good Very Fine.
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TAIFAS PERIOD. Amulet-case. (Pb. 12.67g/31x30mm). Possibly 11th century. Rectangular lead case with an opening at the bottom, a suspension ring and another remains at the top. Both areas are bordered by an epigraphic band in simple Kufic that frames a small central cartouche, which on one side is rectangular and on the other, draws a practically clear square. The piece has a pronounced vertical mark on both sides, probably due to a fold. (Amulets Type-Boxes A-III). Almost Very Fine.
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CALIFAL OR TAIFAS PERIOD. Amulet-case. (Pb. 15.80g/24x21x8mm). Possibly 10th-11th century. Rectangular lead case with an opening on the smaller right side and remains of two suspension elements at the top. In both areas, four lines of writing in elegant Kufic, with the shafts of the tall letters finished in a bevel. (Similar to Amulets 188. Type A-Boxes-III). Very Fine.
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CALIFAL PERIOD. Amulet-case. (Pb. 7.41g/19x17X6mm). Possibly 10th century. Rectangular lead case with an opening on the smaller left side and part of three suspension or fastening elements at the top. In both areas, framed by a knitted border, three lines of simple Kufic writing with the shafts of the long letters finished with a bevel. Anv: تحصّنت بذي / العزّ و الملك / و الجبروت (I fortify myself in him who has / the glory and the majesty / and the omnipotence). Rev: و توكلت ُ / على الحي الذي / لا يموت (and I trust / in the Living who / does not die). (Amulets 354-N6. Type A-Boxes-III, same specimen). Good Very Fine. Rare in this conservation.
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CALIFAL OR TAIFAS PERIOD. Amulet-case. (Pb. 15.00g/26x24X7mm). Possibly 10th-11th century. Rectangular lead case with an opening on the smaller left side and part of three suspension or fastening elements at the top. In both areas, framed by a knitted border, three lines of elegant and well-designed Kufic writing, with the shafts of the tall letters finished with a bevel and some "swan neck" finish. Anv: قل هو ألله أحد / ألله الصمد لم / يلد و لم يولد. (Say: He is the One God, / the Eternal God, he did not / begot and was not begotten). Rev: و لم يكن له / كفوا أحد / الملك لله (and has none / like none. / The majesty is of God). (Similar to Amulets 196 and 197. Type A-Boxes-III). Very Fine.
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CALIFAL OR TAIFAS PERIOD. Amulet-case. (Pb. 23.30g/29x28.5X11mm.) Possibly 10th-11th century. Hexagonal lead case with the lateral faces raised in the center. Anv: Six-pointed star or seal of Solomon with writing in the center. It seems to say Allah or bi-Allah: بألله (by God), but it can also be Hebrew. In the Rev: Only part of a circle can be seen, since the piece has a tear that completely affects one of the lateral faces, which has disappeared. (Amulets 384-N 21. Type A-Boxes-IV, same specimen). Very Fine.
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ALMORAVID PERIOD. Amulet-case. (Pb. 10.15g/30x14x13mm). Possibly 12th century. Six-sided tube-shaped lead case with opening on the left side. The piece presents writing in linear Kufic, which is developed in two consecutive lines, each occupying one of the larger sides, as well as, on the smaller right side, where three lines appear. The piece has two holes on one of its sides, surely the remains of two suspension elements. (Amulets 358-N9. Type B-Tubes-with two handles, same example). Almost Very Fine.
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ALMORAVID PERIOD. Amulet-case. (Pb. 20.88g/40x25mm). Possibly 12th century. Six-sided tube-shaped lead case with opening on the left side and two suspension rings. The piece features linear Kufic writing and is completely flattened. (Type B-Tube-two-handled amulets). Almost Very Fine.

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CALIFAL OR LATER PERIOD. Amulet-case. (Pb. 16.20g/30x22mm). Possibly 10th-12th century. Lead case in a cylindrical shape with an oval lid and two fastening rings facing each other at the top. The decoration is based on a succession of parallel bands throughout the piece. The first contains a well-executed Kufic epigraphic band and some endings of the high letters finished with a bevel and "swan neck", while in the second, a wave motif is repeated. This pattern seems to be repeated three times, with a total of six bands, separated from each other by a very fine border of diagonal scratch . (Similar to Amulets 231. Type B-Tubes-two handles). Good Very Fine.
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CALIFAL PERIOD. Amulet-case. (Pb. 17.44g/30x23x11mm). Possibly 10th century. Cylindrical lead case with a circular lid with two fastening rings facing each other at the top. The closed base has three lines of illegible Kufic writing. (Amulets 231-G14. Type B-Tubes-with three handles, same specimen). Very Fine.
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ALMOHADE PERIOD. Amulet-case. (Pb. 11.08g/25x16X7mm). Possibly 13th-14th century. Tube-shaped lead case with remains of three fastening rings at the top. The piece presents ornamental Kufic writing, with graceful strokes with simple arrow endings. Anv: لا إله إلّا ألله (There is no god but God). Rev: Despite having the first part of the legend practically erased, its reading is clear: (محمد رس)ول ألله (Muhammad is the Messenger of God). (Similar to Amulets 234. Type B-Three-handled tubes). Very Fine.
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ALMOHADE PERIOD. Amulet. (Ae. 19.16g/34x34x5mm). Possibly 13th-14th century. Bronze wall light with vitreous paste inlays and multiple traces of gilding. Anv: It presents a circular field surrounded by eight semicircles, each of them, with a flower with three petals inside and remains of different shades; red, green and blue. The central field contains an eight-pointed pseudo-star with writing inside, where it appears to say: "li-llah" (For God's sake!). Rev: Anepigraph. The piece has a diagonal crack visible in both areas, giving the sensation of being glued together. (Amulets 388-N28. Propitiatory Type; Piece published in Manquso Nº14, page 146 by Sebastián Gaspariño). Very Fine.
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CALIFAL OR LATER PERIOD. Anthropomorphic amulet. (Pb. 9.75g/40x31mm). Possibly 10th-15th century. Anthropomorphic, schematic lead plate, corresponding to a female torso with arms. At the bottom, corresponding to the skirt, it contains a line of simple Kufic writing: قل ـ ـ ـ عبيد. Rev: Anepigraph. (Amulets 505-N2215, same copy). Very Fine. Very rare specimen.
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CALIFAL OR LATER PERIOD. Anthropomorphic amulet. (Pb. 9.53g/40x33mm). Possibly 10th-15th century. Anthropomorphic, schematic lead plate, corresponding to a female torso with arms raised on both sides of the head. (Amulets 499-N2209, same copy). Very Fine. Very rare specimen.
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CALIFAL OR LATER PERIOD. Anthropomorphic amulet. (Pb. 5.47g/31x25mm). Possibly 10th-15th century. Anthropomorphic lead plate, male, with arms raised on both sides of the head and feet apart and in lateral view. (Amulets 504-N2210, same copy). Very Fine. Very rare specimen.
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CALIFAL OR LATER PERIOD. "Tanit" type amulet. (Pb. 5.30g/22x19mm). Possibly 10th-15th century. Human figure. Face in central position, with large almond-shaped eyes, remains of a diadem and a necklace of circular beads. Smooth back. (Amulets 387-N26, same copy). Very Fine. Very rare specimen.
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CALIFAL OR LATER PERIOD. Anthropomorphic amulet. (Pb. 1.61g/16x12mm). Possibly 10th-15th century. Female head with circular headdress. (Amulets 450-N42, same copy). Very Fine. Very rare specimen.
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ALMOHADE OR NAZARÍ PERIOD. "Everyday life" type amulet. (Pb. 8.45g/70x10mm). Possibly 13th-15th century. Lead plate in the shape of a sword, with a circular pommel and curved hawks, bent towards the blade. The piece presents a significant bend and almost fracture. (Amulets 510-N23, same copy). Almost Very Fine.
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CALIFAL PERIOD. "Everyday life" type amulet. (Pb. 5.25g/28x22mm). Possibly 10th century. Ax-shaped lead plate, with a raised semicircular tip, protruding from the cheek at both ends. (Amulets 385-N22, same copy). Good Very Fine. The only one known in its type.
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CALIFAL OR LATER. "Everyday life" type amulet. (Pb. 12.90g/52x20mm). Possibly 10th-15th century. Lead plate in the shape of a spearhead, flat blade in the shape of a laurel leaf ornamented with a central vein and a hollow truncated conical peduncle. (Amulets 403-N38, same copy). Very Fine.
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CALIFAL OR LATER. "Everyday life" type amulet. (Pb. 5.29g/44x20mm). Possibly 10th-15th century. Lead plate in the shape of a spearhead, flat blade in the shape of a laurel leaf with an ornamented central rib and without a central stem. (Amulets 493-N2203, same copy). Very Fine.
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ALMOHADE OR NAZARÍ PERIOD. "Everyday life" type amulet. (Pb. 9.00g/46x30mm). Possibly 13th-15th century. Lead plate in the shape of a pendant formed by the union of two horseshoe arches, one inside the other. Anv: Center in the shape of a crescent ornamented with waves and a central circle with a six-pointed star or seal of Solomon. The upper part is limited with a band of circles with a central point; while the lower and wider one is outlined with fourteen small triangles. Rev: Anepigraph. The piece has a significant bending crack in the central part. (Amulets 398-N33, same copy). Very Fine.
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NAZARI PERIOD. Fatima's hand. (Ar. 1.25g/15x22mm). Possibly 14th-15th century. Small silver sheet in the shape of a hand. Anv: Legend in very elegant Nasji writing, but difficult to read. According to study, one interpretation would be: اليمن و الّاى (Luck and misfortunes). Rev: Anepigraph. The piece presents a kind of blue vitreous paste on the writing side, as well as on the nails. (Amulets 456-Mq. 5-11.3; Piece published in Manquso Nº6, page 106). Very Fine.
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AGLABÍ OR FATIMÍ. Amulet from the Island of Malta. (Pb. 13.17g/48x30mm). Possibly 9th-11th century. Anv: Framed by a dotted border, an epigraphic band with linear Kufic characters in which it seems to say: لا إله إلا ـ ..ـ (There is no god but...), which in turn frames a rectangular central field in which hardly anything is appreciated. Rev: Anepigraph. (Amulets 443-TN34, same copy). Very Fine.
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SELYUCID. Anatolian amulet. (Pb. 3.30g/19x18mm). Possibly 12th-13th century. Square lead plate with missing bottom. Obv: "Hand of Fatima" with two lines of writing in linear Kufic with a simple stroke. Rev: Legend in three lines of Kufic writing. (Amulets 401-N36, same copy). Very Fine. Very interesting.
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OTTOMAN. Monetiform amulet. (Ae. 2.05g/23mm). Anv: Legend in three lines with rest of enameled in tones; white, blue and black. Rev: Pseudo-epigraphic legend. Very Fine.
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NORTH AFRICAN. Amulet-token. (Pb. 65.10g/55x53mm-with chain 83mm). Circular lead plate crossed by a fastening ring at the top, from which two chain links attach. Anv: Legend in three lines of incised and simple linear Kufic writing. Rev: Anepigraph. (Amulets 331. Card type, same copy). Good Very Fine. Very interesting for study.
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Very interesting set of 18 lead pieces classified by Gaspariño as Tokens, of different weights and measurements. This set is very attractive for carrying out a large study of this type of pieces. IT IS ESSENTIAL TO EXAMINE.
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PERIOD OF CONQUEST. Loot Seal/Seal. (Pb. 34.59g/26x28x9mm). 711-756 AD Anv: Divided into three lines: بسم الله) / قسم الا / نـد لـس) = (bismi-llāh) qism al-Andalus (In the name of God) cast of al-Andalus). Rev: Indecipherable formula according to catalogue. (Senac/Ibrahim 2017-Type nº42-49). Very Fine. Rare and very interesting specimen.
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PERIOD OF CONQUEST. Loot Seal/Seal. (Pb. 22.63g/22x21x8mm). 711-756 AD Anv: Divided into three lines: (بسم الله / قسم ا(لا / نـد لـس = bismi-llāh qism a(l-Andalus) (In the name of God distribution of a(l-Andalus). Rev: Indecipherable formula according to the catalog (Senac/Ibrahim 2017-Type nº42-49). Good Very Fine. Rare and very interesting specimen.
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PERIOD OF CONQUEST. Seal/Seal of Emir? (Pb. 20.61g/28x23x6mm). 711-756 AD Anv: Divided into two lines: ...دقيق¿ / لامــيـر? (Flour?/the Emir…). Rev., …لله ?له…(...God...?). (Senac/Ibrahim 2017-Similar to Type Nº13). Very Fine. Rare and very interesting specimen.
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PERIOD OF CONQUEST. Seal/Seal of Beja. (Pb. 14.11g/19x15x8mm). 711-756 AD Anv: Divided into two lines: بسم / الله = bismi-llāh. (In the name of God). Rev: Divided into two lines: ا فلبم¿ / ناجة? = ?¿?¿ Bāya (?? from Beja). (Senac/Ibrahim 2 017-Uncertain type) Good Very Fine. Rare and very interesting specimen.
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PERIOD OF CONQUEST. Córdoba booty seal/seal. (Pb. 9.52g/16x15x9mm.) 711-756 AD Anv: Divided into two lines: (بس)م / (ا)لله = (bis)mi-llāh. (In the name of God). Rev: Divided into two lines: (قـ)سو؟ / (قر)طبة = chism? Qurtuba. (Delivery in Córdoba). (Senac/Ibrahim 2017-Type nº51a). Very Fine. Rare and very interesting specimen.
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PERIOD OF CONQUEST. Peace Pact Seal/Seal of 'Abd Allāh ibn Mālik. (Pb. 20.74g/19x17x9mm). 719-721 AD Anv: Divided into two lines: بسم الله / صلـح = (bis)mi-llāh salh. (In the name of God, covenant of peace). Rev: Divided into two lines: عب د الله / ابن مالك ('Abd Allāh/ ibn Mālik). (Senac/Ibrahim 2017-Type nº7-10). Good Very Fine. Rare and very interesting specimen.
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