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The inscription around the borders reads Jahan Pahlawan 'Umar bin Husayn ("Champion of the World 'Umar bin Husayn")
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AFGHANISTAN OR IRAN, 12TH CENTURY
Details
A GHAZNAVID AUBERGINE GLASS MOULDED ROUNDEL
AFGHANISTAN OR IRAN, 12TH CENTURY
Of circular form, moulded with a griffin in the central field, bordered with an inscription in naskh script, restored
3 7/8in. (9.8cm.) diam. approx.
AFGHANISTAN OR IRAN, 12TH CENTURY
Of circular form, moulded with a griffin in the central field, bordered with an inscription in naskh script, restored
3 7/8in. (9.8cm.) diam. approx.
Provenance
Private collection formed between 1920 and 1950; thence by descent.