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Oval cabochon seal with kufic inscription and a star

  • loan

Glossary

kufic

  • kufic

    A term denoting various styles of angular Arabic script. Emerged in the early centuries of Islam, kufic soon became the preferred hand to copy holy texts.

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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

    Garnet; cabochon, concave-convex; irregular oval; a little damaged in places. One line of kufic script, without dots.

    God is the trust of Abu'l-Azhar [or Abu'l-Adhhar (one who has black teeth)] [الاذهر؟] الله ثقة ابي الازهر

    Beneath, one star consisting of three short crossed lines.

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