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Oval bezel seal with nasta’liq inscription and floral decoration

  • loan

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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, double bevelled towards the back (in the same direction), the inferior half of the edge is cut in facets; oval; frontal angle slightly cut. Ensemble of cursive script (1) surrounded by the dāl of the word ‘abdu-hu (2) presented in the shape of a heart and surrounding the ground of the script. A date beneath on the right.

    (1) His servant عبده
    (2) Anton Mīkhā`īl انطون ميخائيل
    [1]249/1833 ٢٤٩

    Outside the script ground, in two lateral segments, there is a small bunch of flowers (carnations ?).

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