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seal
Object Type
seal
Museum number
1994,0805.11
Description
Brass seal. Oval with flat top and bevelled sides set in a metal mount. Cursive inscription in nastaʻlīq with schematised scroll pattern in the background. Double lines around the edge of the seal. Dated 1347/1928–9.
Cultures/periods
Pahlavi dynasty
Production date
1928-1929
(AH 1347)
Production place
Made in:
Iran
Findspot
Found/Acquired:
Iran
Materials
brass
Technique
bevelled
Dimensions
Height:
19 millimetres
Width:
13 millimetres
Depth:
4 millimetres
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references
Porter 2011 / Arabic and Persian Seals and Amulets in the British Museum
(553)
Location
Not on display
Acquisition name
Donated by:
Sir Denis Wright
Acquisition date
1994
Department
Middle East
Registration number
1994,0805.11