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Rectangular bezel seal with nasta’liq inscription on both sides

  • loan

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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, bevelled towards the back; rectangular; frontal angle cut. Inscription on the front (R) and on the back (V) faces.

    R- One script ensemble divided in two horizontal levels by the loop in the return of the final yā’ in the word ‘Alī; cursive script (nasta`līq). A date on the top on the left.

    The dust of the legs of ‘Alī Ṣafī Allāh 1213/1798-9 خاكپاى على صفي الله ١٢١٣

    Some small schematic branches are spread over the ground. One line follows the shape of the gem.

    V- One ensemble of cursive script (nasta`līq), with some dots. A date on the top on the left.

    Muḥammad Rowshan Khān 1219/1804-5 محمد روشن خان ١٢١٩

    There are crosses and some schematic branches spread over the ground. One line follows the shape of the gem.

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