A large Islamic bronze Seal
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An official brass Seal of an Afghan Judge
Afghanistan, dated AH 1231/ AD 1815-16
Circular with a domed centre, the disc incised with stylised motifs of a book and scales of justice, within an outer band containing an inscription in naskhi script, the handle terminating in a spherical knop
7.5cm diameter
Sold for £125 inc. premium

Footnotes

  • The inscription reads: 'The Judge of Qadhat(?), Sayyid Shah Muhammad Jamal, Deputy Governor at the Court of Amir Habibullah Khan.'

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