Set of 3 intaglio seal matrices from Asia and the Middle East — carnelian & hard stones — - Middle East / Far East - 19th - early 20th century
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Original set of three intaille seal matrices in hard stones (carnelian, steatite/serpentine, and dark jasper/agate) dating to the 19th century–early 20th century, with East Asian and Middle Eastern calligraphic inscriptions, originating from China and the Middle East.
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Exceptional set of three ancient hard-stone intaglios carved in intaglio, used as nominative and talismanic seal matrices.
Circular intaglio in red-orange carnelian:
Style / Origin: East Asia (China / Far East).
Decor: Calligraphic inscription in seal script (Zhuanshu / 篆書) arranged in columns, ending with the character Yìn (印 - “Seal of”).
Dimensions: Diameter 2.0 cm.
Rectangular intaglio in yellowish hard stone (steatite / serpentine):
Style / Origin: Middle East / Persia.
Decor: Cursive Arabic-Persian calligraphy (Nasta'liq style), votive/nominative inscription ("Bandah-ye..." — The servant of...).
Dimensions: 1.7 x 0.9 cm.
Square intaglio in dark hard stone (jasper / dark agate):
Style / Origin: Orient / Islamic World (19th century, circa 1286–1296 AH).
Decor: Arabic-Persian calligraphy in a framed net, topped by a religious invocation (Yā Fattāḥ — O Thou who opens the ways) and bearing a cartouche with a date in Oriental Arabic numerals.
Dimensions: 1.3 x 1.3 cm.
Condition:
Good overall condition with wear from use, small nicks or patina appropriate to age and handling. Traces of original mounting cement / wax on the back of two of them (see photos).
Technical characteristics
Type of object: Intaglios / Seal matrices
Quantity: 3
Materials: Carnelian, steatite / agate / hard stones
Estimated period: 19th century / early 20th century
Origin: China & Middle East / Persia
Dimensions:
Circular: Ø 2.0 cm
Rectangular: 1.7 x 0.9 cm
Square: 1.3 x 1.3 cm
Condition: Good condition — wear from use and traces of original back mounting
Photos complete the description
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Exceptional set of three ancient hard-stone intaglios carved in intaglio, used as nominative and talismanic seal matrices.
Circular intaglio in red-orange carnelian:
Style / Origin: East Asia (China / Far East).
Decor: Calligraphic inscription in seal script (Zhuanshu / 篆書) arranged in columns, ending with the character Yìn (印 - “Seal of”).
Dimensions: Diameter 2.0 cm.
Rectangular intaglio in yellowish hard stone (steatite / serpentine):
Style / Origin: Middle East / Persia.
Decor: Cursive Arabic-Persian calligraphy (Nasta'liq style), votive/nominative inscription ("Bandah-ye..." — The servant of...).
Dimensions: 1.7 x 0.9 cm.
Square intaglio in dark hard stone (jasper / dark agate):
Style / Origin: Orient / Islamic World (19th century, circa 1286–1296 AH).
Decor: Arabic-Persian calligraphy in a framed net, topped by a religious invocation (Yā Fattāḥ — O Thou who opens the ways) and bearing a cartouche with a date in Oriental Arabic numerals.
Dimensions: 1.3 x 1.3 cm.
Condition:
Good overall condition with wear from use, small nicks or patina appropriate to age and handling. Traces of original mounting cement / wax on the back of two of them (see photos).
Technical characteristics
Type of object: Intaglios / Seal matrices
Quantity: 3
Materials: Carnelian, steatite / agate / hard stones
Estimated period: 19th century / early 20th century
Origin: China & Middle East / Persia
Dimensions:
Circular: Ø 2.0 cm
Rectangular: 1.7 x 0.9 cm
Square: 1.3 x 1.3 cm
Condition: Good condition — wear from use and traces of original back mounting
Photos complete the description
Protected and traceable shipment
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
19th - early 20th century
Country of Origin
Middle East / Far East
Title of artwork
Set of 3 intaglio seal matrices from Asia and the Middle East — carnelian & hard stones —
Condition
Good condition
Authenticity
Original/official
