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Oval ring-bezel with mirrored 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

    Base metal; ring-bezel, plain; oval. In a circular ground, two lines of cursive script, in tête-bêche; in relief.

    (1) There is no conqueror ولا غالب
    (2) except God الا الله

    This can be attributed to the dynasty of the Nasrids in Spain (629-897/1232-1492). The phrase in the inscription was their dynastic device.

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