Lot 151: An Islamic Agate Seal Stone with Multi-Line Arabic...
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An Islamic Agate Seal Stone with Multi-Line Arabic Inscription.
An oval agate seal stone of warm amber-brown tone, finely engraved in intaglio with four horizontal bands of Arabic calligraphy. The inscription is executed in a compact and disciplined script, each line separated by ruled borders and enclosed within a double oval frame.
The lettering is set against a subtly textured ground, enhancing the clarity of the composition and suggesting use as a personal or devotional seal. The reverse is smoothly polished, displaying a soft translucent quality with natural internal striations characteristic of agate.
Approximately 3.1 x 2.3cm
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