Islamic Indo Persian gold and inscribed jade talisman pendant necklace. Jade plaque probably 19th century, later gold mount and necklace. Necklace & pendant mounts 22ct gold. Lacking pearl drops. Illustrated in Pakistan - a Perspective in History & Art from Ancient Times (McLarens Melbourne 1969) p.45. Provenance: A former diplomatic family based in the ACT (collection formed in the 1950s & 60s); by descent to the current owner, length 44 cm (total) Wt. 119.1g (total)