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Oval cabochon amulet with inscription in cursive script and branch 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

    Green turquoise; cabochon, bioconvex; oval (almond); very irregular. One line of cursive script; engraved.

    Oh One! (i.e. God) يا احد

    There are three very schematic small branches on the ground. One oval line follows the shape of the gem.

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