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Circular bezel seal with inscription in cursive script and star 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 back; circular; frontal angle slightly cut. One ensemble of cursive script, without dots.

    Glory belongs to God لله [sic] العزت

    There are several crosses or stars consisting of two or three crossed lines, spread over the ground. Two circular lines follow the shape of the gem.

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