PERSIA, FIRST HALF 16TH CENTURY

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AN EARLY SAFAVID AGATE INSET SEAL RING
PERSIA, FIRST HALF 16TH CENTURY
The agate bezel of pointed oval form engraved with overlapping elegant naskh, a gold band around the side engraved with rope-pattern, the tapering silver lower sides with deeply engraved scrolling motifs, the underside of the bezel with similar motifs and the name 'Ali engraved twice, the triangular section silver bezel with scrolling motifs and lower pointed element, slightly rubbed extremities
1in. (2.4cm.) wide

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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

Lot Essay

The inscription in elegant Persian most probably translates:
Oh ring! As you desired, the country has become an empire
The kingdom of Solomon is yours; do not cause hatred.

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