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Rectangular bezel seal with inscription in angular script and linear decoration

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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

    White opaque chalcedony; bezel, bevelled towards the back (slightly rounded); rectangular. Two lines of angular script, without dots.

    (1-2) I trusted in God (1) الله على
    (توكلت على الله =)
    (2) توكلت

    There is a small cross over the final tā' in the word tawakkaltu and a small stroke over the word `alā. Two rectangular lines follow the shape of the gem.

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