A gold koftgari steel quoit (chakram) North India, 19th Century of circular form, the outer edge sharpened, decorated in gold inlay to one side with a series of inscription filled cartouches, inscription in gurmukhi, with borders containing undulating floral vines, the reverse with a band containing an inscription filled cartouche, gajgah and floral motifs, with borders containing undulating floral vines 25.5 cm. diam. Footnotes: Inscriptions: God is one; God is always and forever merciful Always remember that lying is a great sin If one was to speak lies Then in the future he will suffer Instead of talking too much, staying quiet is better I am not good, no one is bad ਹਮਨਹੀ ਚੰਗੇ ਬੁਰਾ ਨਹੀ ਕੋਇ (SGGS 728) When You are on my side, Lord, what do I need to worry about? ਜਾਤੂ ਮੇਰੈ ਵਲਿ ਹੈ ਤਾ ਕਿਆ ਮੁਹਛੰਦਾ (SGGS 1906) He who slanders is not my friend To the reverse: God is One; God is always and forever merciful For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com