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Oval signet 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

    White metal; signet with a small fixed hanlde of decorative shape; base oval and plain. One line of cursive script (nasta`līq); a date beneath.

    ‘Alī Riḍā على رضا

    [1]289/1872-3 ٢٨٩

    The ground has three small flower heads consisting of one, seven and seven dots, with a short stem.

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