1591 - Ottoman Engraved Carnelian Bifacial Calligraphic Gemstone. Late 19th-20th century A.D. An oval intaglio with a calligraphic inscription on both sides; supplied with a museum-quality impression. Cf. British Museum & British Library, Lasting Impressions, Seals from the Islamic World, London, 2010, for similar intaglios. 2.46 grams, 19 mm (3/4 in.). [No Reserve]

Ottoman Engraved Carnelian Bifacial Calligraphic Gemstone. Late 19th-20th century A.D. An oval intaglio with a calligraphic inscription on both sides; supplied with a museum-quality impression. Cf. British Museum & British Library, Lasting Impressions, Seals from the Islamic World, London, 2010, for similar intaglios. 2.46 grams, 19 mm (3/4 in.). [No Reserve] Acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Private collection, London. 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.