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Conical seal with kufic inscription

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

    Lapis-lazuli; oval-based truncated faceted cone; small ring on the summit being a part of the body of the cone. One line of kufic script.

    Abū Dāwūd ابو داود

    The shape of this seal is rare and there is some doubt whether it should be classified here or with the seals from the classical period (I.1).

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