Lot 152: An Islamic Agate Seal Stone with Qur’anic Inscription.
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An Islamic Agate Seal Stone with Qur’anic Inscription.
An oval agate seal stone of variegated honey and amber tones, intricately engraved with Arabic calligraphy arranged within a central rectangular cartouche and surrounded by a continuous outer inscription. The central panel is composed of multiple horizontal lines of script, likely containing devotional or Qur’anic text, enclosed within a circular border.
The outer band features further finely cut Arabic script in a continuous frieze, interspersed with small rosette motifs, creating a dense and harmonious composition. The engraving is executed in intaglio, intended for use as a seal impression.
Approximately 4.2 x 3.4cm
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