Antique 18th-19th Century Turkish Ottoman Silver Inlaid Iron Islamic Horseshoe

A very rare antique 18th-19th century Turkish Ottoman Islamic hand forged iron horseshoe of oval shape, the lower portion curved inwards, is finely damascened in silver with an intricate spray of foliage and script in Arabic calligraphy within a lobed cartouche, all worked against a cross-hatched ground.
 
MEASUREMENTS: 11.8 cm x 10.5 cm (4 41⁄64 inches x 4 9⁄64 inches)
 
CONDITION: In very good condition considering its age and is with a beautiful dark patina, and the silver inlaid is in pristine condition.