OTTOMAN BRONZE SEAL STAMP WITH CALLIGRAPHY

Ca. 19th century AD
A bronze circular seal stamp features a flat-section shank culminating in an openwork trefoil-shaped finial. The face of the stamp presents a captivating display of calligraphic text, meticulously inscribed to convey a meaningful message or affirmation. In the Ottoman world, seal stamps held great importance as instruments of authority, enabling individuals to authenticate and validate official documents. These stamps, reflected the artistic sensibilities of the era while also serving practical purposes.
Size: L:30mm / W:25mm ; 10g
Provenance: Private London collection; formerly acquired in the US in the 1990s.
Estimate: GBP 75 - 150