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Lot 205: PERSIA, Safavid to Qajar period. 16th-17th. Century. Agate Seal 
- Sold Winning Bid: $55
- 12 Bid(s)
Description
PERSIA, Safavid to Qajar period. 16th-17th. Century. Agate Seal (1.25 gm; 20mm x 15mm). Prayer phrase written in finest Nasta'liq style calligraphy, "Yaa Abaa Abdallah", Abaa Abdallah is the title of highly venerated third Shia Imam "Hussein Ibn Ali" and grand son of Prophet Mohamad who raised the flag of revolution against the Umayyad power and was killed in the battle of Karbala on Oct 10, 680 AD. His uprising led to formation of Shia branch of Islam. Great style of Calligraphy. Excellent condition
Lot Details
- Offered By: Pars Coins
- Lot #: 205
- Listing #: 1011011
- Closed: Thursday, April 25, 2024 12:08:00 PM CT
- Estimate: $150