1795 - Seljuk Engraved Turquoise Calligraphic Intaglio. Circa 13th century A.D. Oval cabochon with an inscription within a double-bordered square with a star at the centre, a line of text on each side of the outer edges of the square. Cf. British Museum & British Library, Lasting Impressions, Seals from the Islamic World, London, 2010, for similar intaglios. 2.19 grams, 18 mm (3/4 in.). [No Reserve]

Seljuk Engraved Turquoise Calligraphic Intaglio. Circa 13th century A.D. Oval cabochon with an inscription within a double-bordered square with a star at the centre, a line of text on each side of the outer edges of the square. Cf. British Museum & British Library, Lasting Impressions, Seals from the Islamic World, London, 2010, for similar intaglios. 2.19 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.