Ottoman Period Engraved Silver Calligraphic Intaglio

拍品描述

Late 16th-early 17th century A.D. A circular mount with an X-motif on the reverse, the obverse with a three-line inscription; supplied with a museum-quality impression. Cf. Gerelyes, I., ‘Ottoman seals at the Hungarian National Museum: connections between shapes, inscriptions, and materials’ in Gergely, S. (ed.), Communicationes Archaeologicae Hungariae, Budapest, 2023, pp.277-295, fig.5, for similar intaglio on a seal. 4.78 grams, 18 mm (3/4 in.). [No Reserve] Acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Private collection, London, UK. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.

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