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Oval bezel seal with Tughrā inscription

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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, unbevelled; oval; frontal angle is cut. Tughrā script; a date beneath. The name Ḥusayn and the word al-rājī (desiring) can be distinguished.

    Desiring (God or pardon of God) Ḥusayn الراجى حسين
    1212/1797-8 ١٢١٢

    One line follows the shape of the gem.

    The same type as the next seal.

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