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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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Oval signet with inscription in cursive script

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    Catalogue of Islamic Seals and Talismans

    Brass: signet with a small fixed handle of decorative shape; base oval and plain. One line of cursive script; a date beneath.

    ‘Alī على

    [13]24/1906-7 ٢٤

    Accoriding to a label attached to it, this is a signet of a Turkish Coast-guard from Mangli dublik near Bodrum, purchased in June 1916.
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