A LARGE HARDSTONE INTAGLIO CARVED WITH THE NAMES OF THE TWELVE IMAMS
A LARGE HARDSTONE INTAGLIO CARVED WITH THE NAMES OF THE TWELVE IMAMS

QAJAR IRAN, 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY

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A LARGE HARDSTONE INTAGLIO CARVED WITH THE NAMES OF THE TWELVE IMAMS
QAJAR IRAN, 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY
Of oval form, the main panel inscribed with 5ll. of rounded thuluth script, bordered with 12 smaller medallions around, each with the name of an Imam, set with turquoise beads
4in. (10.2cm.) across (overall)

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