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Catalogue of Islamic Seals and Talismans

A catalogue of seals and talismans housed at the Ashmolean from the 8th to 19th century Islamic world, by Ludvik Kalus (published Oxford, 1986).

Islamic Seals and Talismans by Ludvik Kalus

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Rectangular bezel seal with nasta‘liq inscription and floral decoration

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    • currently in research collection

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  • Islamic Seals and Talismans by Ludvik Kalus

    Catalogue of Islamic Seals and Talismans

    Cornelian; bezel, bevelled towards the front; rectangular; superior angle cut. Two lines of cursive script (nasta`līq), with dots; the first line is underlined by a ligature in the first word. A date on the top on the left side.

    1209/1794-5 ١٢٠٩

    (1) Servant of the court بنده درگاه
    (2) Muḥammad Bahūlā محمد بهولا

    There are three small schematic branches spread over the ground. One line follows the shape of the gem.
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