Antique Persian Arab Islamic Silver Engraved Calligraphy Quran Case Amulet 1820

A good antique early 19th century Persian silver engraved Holy Qur'an case amulet, circa 1820.
This type of Qur'an case is known in Persian as a Bazuband,  these cases were worn on the upper arm as an amulet & would contain miniature Qur'ans, or verses from the Qur'an, they were worn as a protective talisman.
This case is of octagonal form and has a hinged lid which is engraved with stylized calligraphy, the sides of the case are engraved with floral decoration, the front of the case has swiveled latch. The sides of the case having twin loops to tie the case to the wearer's arm, the base of the case has a repoussé star shaped decoration.
Condition is excellent, there is no damage or restoration.

Imperial

ches high × ches wide × ches deep

Metric

2.5 cm high × 6.5 cm wide x 5.8 cm deep

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